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The Edge of Physics

A Journey to Earth's Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe

par Anil Ananthaswamy ...

A tour of the exotic and remote outposts where scientists seek answers to the great mysteries: "A thrilling ride around the globe and around the cosmos." —Sean Carroll, author of From Eternity to HereIn The Edge of Physics, a science writer journeys to the ends of the Earth—visiting remote and sometimes dangerous places—in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest ... En savoir plus

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A tour of the exotic and remote outposts where scientists seek answers to the great mysteries: "A thrilling ride around the globe and around the cosmos." —Sean Carroll, author of From Eternity to HereIn The Edge of Physics, a science writer journeys to the ends of the Earth—visiting remote and sometimes dangerous places—in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest
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Edison

par Edmund Morris ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edmund Morris comes a revelatory new biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time • Publishers Weekly • Kirkus ReviewsAlthough Thomas Alva Edison was the most famous American of his time, and remains an international name today, he is mostly remembered ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edmund Morris comes a revelatory new biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the most prolific genius in American history.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Time • Publishers Weekly • Kirkus ReviewsAlthough Thomas Alva Edison was the most famous American of his time, and remains an international name today, he is mostly remembered
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The Light Ages

The Surprising Story of Medieval Science

par Seb Falk ...

**Named a Best Book of 2020 by The Telegraph, The Times, and BBC History MagazineAn illuminating guide to the scientific and technological achievements of the Middle Ages through the life of a crusading astronomer-monk."Falk’s bubbling curiosity and strong sense of storytelling always swept me along. By the end, The Light Ages didn’t just broaden my conception of science; even as I scrolled away ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**Named a Best Book of 2020 by The Telegraph, The Times, and BBC History MagazineAn illuminating guide to the scientific and technological achievements of the Middle Ages through the life of a crusading astronomer-monk."Falk’s bubbling curiosity and strong sense of storytelling always swept me along. By the end, The Light Ages didn’t just broaden my conception of science; even as I scrolled away
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Present at the Creation

Discovering the Higgs Boson

par Amir D. Aczel ...

The Large Hadron Collider is the biggest, and by far the most powerful, machine ever built. A project of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, its audacious purpose is to re-create, in a 16.5-mile-long circular tunnel under the French-Swiss countryside, the immensely hot and dense conditions that existed some 13.7 billion years ago within the first trillionth of a second after the ... En savoir plus

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The Large Hadron Collider is the biggest, and by far the most powerful, machine ever built. A project of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, its audacious purpose is to re-create, in a 16.5-mile-long circular tunnel under the French-Swiss countryside, the immensely hot and dense conditions that existed some 13.7 billion years ago within the first trillionth of a second after the
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DIY Satellite Platforms

Building a Space-Ready General Base Picosatellite for Any Mission

par Sandy Antunes ...

Want to build your own satellite and launch it into space? It’s easier than you may think. The first in a series of four books, this do-it-yourself guide shows you the essential steps needed to design a base picosatellite platform—complete with a solar-powered computer-controlled assembly—tough enough to withstand a rocket launch and survive in orbit for three months.Whether you want to conduct ... En savoir plus

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Want to build your own satellite and launch it into space? It’s easier than you may think. The first in a series of four books, this do-it-yourself guide shows you the essential steps needed to design a base picosatellite platform—complete with a solar-powered computer-controlled assembly—tough enough to withstand a rocket launch and survive in orbit for three months.Whether you want to conduct
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Discover the Stars

Starwatching Using the Naked Eye, Binoculars, or a Telescope

par Richard Berry ...

An accessible, informative guide to identifying constellations and other incredible features of the sky, whether you’re hiking, camping, or stargazing from your backyard.Discover the Stars leads you on a tour of all the stars and constellations visible with the naked eye and introduces you to deep-sky objects that can be seen with binoculars or a simple telescope. The tour is conducted by the ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

An accessible, informative guide to identifying constellations and other incredible features of the sky, whether you’re hiking, camping, or stargazing from your backyard.Discover the Stars leads you on a tour of all the stars and constellations visible with the naked eye and introduces you to deep-sky objects that can be seen with binoculars or a simple telescope. The tour is conducted by the
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Weather

par Storm Dunlop ...

Collections series Collins Gem
A compact introduction to observing, predicting, and understanding the weatherNote: this ebook for black and white devices was originally created and printed in colour. For this reason, a small number of the illustrations will be difficult to read on a black and white device.This handy little guide provides the perfect introduction to what is happening in the sky, come rain or shine. Different ... En savoir plus

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A compact introduction to observing, predicting, and understanding the weatherNote: this ebook for black and white devices was originally created and printed in colour. For this reason, a small number of the illustrations will be difficult to read on a black and white device.This handy little guide provides the perfect introduction to what is happening in the sky, come rain or shine. Different
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Manos que curan

El libro guía de las curaciones espirituales

par Barbara Ann Brennan ...

Collections series MR Dimensiones
El libro guía de las curaciones espiritualesUn libro que ha pasado a la historia de la Nueva Era por sus aportes revolucionarios a la investigación científica, a la práctica terapéutica y al conocimiento de los poderes de la energía humana.Estudios clínicos científicamente comprobados de curaciones a personas de todas las condiciones y con toda clase de enfermedades.Instrucciones para curarse uno ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

El libro guía de las curaciones espiritualesUn libro que ha pasado a la historia de la Nueva Era por sus aportes revolucionarios a la investigación científica, a la práctica terapéutica y al conocimiento de los poderes de la energía humana.Estudios clínicos científicamente comprobados de curaciones a personas de todas las condiciones y con toda clase de enfermedades.Instrucciones para curarse uno
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The Errors of the NAS - A Reply to the National Academy of Sciences Booklet, Science and Creationism

par Harun Yahya ...

In 1999, the US National Academy of Sciences published a booklet called Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences. The aim of this booklet was to respond to the creation/evolution debate by bringing together "the most important proofs" of evolution.The advertising campaign set in motion around this booklet was such that anyone seeing it might well imagine that it was ... En savoir plus

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In 1999, the US National Academy of Sciences published a booklet called Science and Creationism: A View from the National Academy of Sciences. The aim of this booklet was to respond to the creation/evolution debate by bringing together "the most important proofs" of evolution.The advertising campaign set in motion around this booklet was such that anyone seeing it might well imagine that it was
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Inventing Temperature

Measurement and Scientific Progress

par Hasok Chang ...

Collections series Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science
What is temperature, and how can we measure it correctly? These may seem like simple questions, but the most renowned scientists struggled with them throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. In Inventing Temperature, Chang examines how scientists first created thermometers; how they measured temperature beyond the reach of standard thermometers; and how they managed to assess the reliability and ... En savoir plus

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What is temperature, and how can we measure it correctly? These may seem like simple questions, but the most renowned scientists struggled with them throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. In Inventing Temperature, Chang examines how scientists first created thermometers; how they measured temperature beyond the reach of standard thermometers; and how they managed to assess the reliability and
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Rubber Band Engineer

Build Slingshot Powered Rockets, Rubber Band Rifles, Unconventional Catapults, and More Guerrilla Gadgets from Household Hardware

par Lance Akiyama ...

Collections series Engineer
You don't have to be a genius to create these ingenious contraptions, you just need rubber bands, glue, paperclips, and Rubber Band Engineer, of course.Shooting far, flying high, and delivering way more exciting results than expected are the goals of the gadgets in Rubber Band Engineer. Discover unexpected ways to turn common materials into crafty contraptions that range from surprisingly simple ... En savoir plus

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You don't have to be a genius to create these ingenious contraptions, you just need rubber bands, glue, paperclips, and Rubber Band Engineer, of course.Shooting far, flying high, and delivering way more exciting results than expected are the goals of the gadgets in Rubber Band Engineer. Discover unexpected ways to turn common materials into crafty contraptions that range from surprisingly simple
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Red Rover

Inside the Story of Robotic Space Exploration, from Genesis to the Mars Rover Curiosity

par Roger Wiens ...

For centuries humankind has fantasized about life on Mars, whether it’s intelligent Martian life invading our planet (immortalized in H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds) or humanity colonizing Mars (the late Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles). The Red Planet’s proximity and likeness to Earth make it a magnet for our collective imagination. Yet the question of whether life exists on Mars-or has ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

For centuries humankind has fantasized about life on Mars, whether it’s intelligent Martian life invading our planet (immortalized in H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds) or humanity colonizing Mars (the late Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles). The Red Planet’s proximity and likeness to Earth make it a magnet for our collective imagination. Yet the question of whether life exists on Mars-or has
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Understanding Forensic DNA

par Suzanne Bell, John M. Butler ...

Collections series Understanding Life
Forensic DNA analysis plays a central role in the judicial system. A DNA sample can change the course of an investigation with immense consequences. Because DNA typing is recognized as the epitome of forensic science, increasing public awareness in this area is vital. Through several cases, examples and illustrations, this book explains the basic principles of forensic DNA typing, and how it ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Forensic DNA analysis plays a central role in the judicial system. A DNA sample can change the course of an investigation with immense consequences. Because DNA typing is recognized as the epitome of forensic science, increasing public awareness in this area is vital. Through several cases, examples and illustrations, this book explains the basic principles of forensic DNA typing, and how it
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Les plus grandes erreurs de la science

A l'origine des plus importantes découvertes scientifiques

par Jean C. Baudet ...

Les plus grandes découvertes scientifiques qui n'auraient jamais dû voir le jour !Saviez-vous qu’une observation astronomique d’un très sérieux père jésuite est à l’origine de la croyance en l’existence d’extraterrestres ? Saviez-vous que, déjà au XVIIe siècle, des médecins ont tenté de réaliser des transfusions sanguines pour soigner des maladies mentales, et cela, en utilisant du sang de chien ... En savoir plus

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Les plus grandes découvertes scientifiques qui n'auraient jamais dû voir le jour !Saviez-vous qu’une observation astronomique d’un très sérieux père jésuite est à l’origine de la croyance en l’existence d’extraterrestres ? Saviez-vous que, déjà au XVIIe siècle, des médecins ont tenté de réaliser des transfusions sanguines pour soigner des maladies mentales, et cela, en utilisant du sang de chien
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A Zeptospace Odyssey: A Journey into the Physics of the LHC

par Gian Francesco Giudice ...

At this very moment the most ambitious scientific experiment of all time is beginning, and yet its precise aims are little understood by the general public. This book aims to provide an everyman's guide for understanding and following the discoveries that will take place within the next few years at the Large Hadron Collider project at CERN. The reader is invited to share an insider's view of the ... En savoir plus

$47.19 CAD

At this very moment the most ambitious scientific experiment of all time is beginning, and yet its precise aims are little understood by the general public. This book aims to provide an everyman's guide for understanding and following the discoveries that will take place within the next few years at the Large Hadron Collider project at CERN. The reader is invited to share an insider's view of the
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From Floating Eggs to Coke Eruptions - Awesome Science Experiments for Kids | Children's Science Experiment Books

par Baby Professor ...

Did you know that experiments are the best way to learn science? A child is not just reading facts, he/she is involved in discovering them. This book contains exciting activities that you can do at home but with some help from an adult. Follow the steps down to the T and make sure to keep records of your progress and results. Use this experiment book today! ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Did you know that experiments are the best way to learn science? A child is not just reading facts, he/she is involved in discovering them. This book contains exciting activities that you can do at home but with some help from an adult. Follow the steps down to the T and make sure to keep records of your progress and results. Use this experiment book today!
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From A to Z - Introduction To Your Microscope

MicroscopeMaster

par H M Anderson ...

Collections series MicroscopeMaster
“From A to Z - Introduction To Your MICROSCOPE" is intended to serve as a primary resource for students and those who are beginning to use microscopes. In the book, the author extensively covers various topics on microscopy in a bid to help the reader master the foundational principles of microscopy. The following is a brief look at the main chapters in the book.Chapter 1 - 3From chapter 1 through ... En savoir plus

$6.65 CAD

“From A to Z - Introduction To Your MICROSCOPE" is intended to serve as a primary resource for students and those who are beginning to use microscopes. In the book, the author extensively covers various topics on microscopy in a bid to help the reader master the foundational principles of microscopy. The following is a brief look at the main chapters in the book.Chapter 1 - 3From chapter 1 through
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Cool Science Experiments for Kids | Science and Nature for Kids

par Baby Professor ...

What will kids get from doing science experiments? Their imagination and creativity will finally meet reality. Results are measured based on the steps included. There’s an order to them and that’s something children need to learn. Of course, there are tons of other benefits to doing experiments. Can you name some? ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

What will kids get from doing science experiments? Their imagination and creativity will finally meet reality. Results are measured based on the steps included. There’s an order to them and that’s something children need to learn. Of course, there are tons of other benefits to doing experiments. Can you name some?
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The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless Science Fact-o-pedia

A Startling Collection of Scientific Trivia You’ll Never Need to Know

par Wendy Leonard, Ph.D., MPH ...

Calling all trivia buffs! Loaded with over 200 entries and almost 2,000 bits of trivia, this book will arm you with hundreds of useless scientific tidbits – perfect for curious minds.Organized from A (“Amino Acids”) to Z (“Zombie Etiquette”), and packed with great cartoons, The Useless Science Fact-o-Pedia is a treasure trove of fun facts for the inquiring mind. It’s perfect, whether you’re ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Calling all trivia buffs! Loaded with over 200 entries and almost 2,000 bits of trivia, this book will arm you with hundreds of useless scientific tidbits – perfect for curious minds.Organized from A (“Amino Acids”) to Z (“Zombie Etiquette”), and packed with great cartoons, The Useless Science Fact-o-Pedia is a treasure trove of fun facts for the inquiring mind. It’s perfect, whether you’re
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Charged Particle Optics Theory

An Introduction

par Timothy R. Groves ...

Charged Particle Optics Theory: An Introduction identifies the most important concepts of charged particle optics theory, and derives each mathematically from the first principles of physics. Assuming an advanced undergraduate-level understanding of calculus, this book follows a logical progression, with each concept building upon the preceding one. Beginning witha non-mathematical survey of the ... En savoir plus

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Charged Particle Optics Theory: An Introduction identifies the most important concepts of charged particle optics theory, and derives each mathematically from the first principles of physics. Assuming an advanced undergraduate-level understanding of calculus, this book follows a logical progression, with each concept building upon the preceding one. Beginning witha non-mathematical survey of the
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Critical Points for the Organisation of Test Performance Studies in Microbiology

Plant Pathogens as a Case Study

Modifié par Ana Vučurović, Nataša Mehle, Géraldine Anthoine, Tanja Dreo, Maja Ravnikar ...

Collections Livre 12 - Plant Pathology in the 21st Century
This open access book in the field of plant pest detection shows a constant demand in development and improvement of fast and reliable detection tools, especially for high-priority pests. This open access book describes and summarizes the whole process of the organization of test performance study (TPS) for these tools. The outcome of TPS, obtained through the evaluation of the performance of one ... En savoir plus

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This open access book in the field of plant pest detection shows a constant demand in development and improvement of fast and reliable detection tools, especially for high-priority pests. This open access book describes and summarizes the whole process of the organization of test performance study (TPS) for these tools. The outcome of TPS, obtained through the evaluation of the performance of one
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Politics, Statistics and Weather Forecasting, 1840-1910

Taming the Weather

par Aitor Anduaga ...

Collections series Routledge Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine
Weather forecasting is the most visible branch of meteorology and has its modern roots in the nineteenth century when scientists redefined meteorology in the way weather forecasts were made, developing maps of isobars, or lines of equal atmospheric pressure, as the main forecasting tool. This book is the history of how weather forecasting was moulded and modelled by the processes of nation-state ... En savoir plus

$89.31 CAD

Weather forecasting is the most visible branch of meteorology and has its modern roots in the nineteenth century when scientists redefined meteorology in the way weather forecasts were made, developing maps of isobars, or lines of equal atmospheric pressure, as the main forecasting tool. This book is the history of how weather forecasting was moulded and modelled by the processes of nation-state
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Fisherbrand Catalogue

English

par Fisher Scientific ...

Collections Livre 11811 - 11811
Catalogue of Fisherbrand products.Fisher Scientific is committed to providing quality products at affordable prices through its trusted proprietary Fisherbrand range of products. Fisherbrand offers a broad selection of laboratory supplies and consumables covering a diverse range of applications such as chromatography, liquid handling, electrophoresis, pH and electrochemistry. It’s the smart way to ... En savoir plus

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Catalogue of Fisherbrand products.Fisher Scientific is committed to providing quality products at affordable prices through its trusted proprietary Fisherbrand range of products. Fisherbrand offers a broad selection of laboratory supplies and consumables covering a diverse range of applications such as chromatography, liquid handling, electrophoresis, pH and electrochemistry. It’s the smart way to
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Fisherbrand Catalogue

French

par Fisher Scientific ...

Collections series 11811
Fisher Scientific s’engage à proposer des produits de qualité au meilleur prix grâce à sa gamme de produits Fisherbrand: une large gamme de matériel de laboratoire et de consommables adaptés à différentes applications telles que la chromatographie, la manipulation de liquides, l’électrophorèse la mesure du pH et l’électrochimie. C’est le meilleur moyen de réaliser des économies sur les produits de ... En savoir plus

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Fisher Scientific s’engage à proposer des produits de qualité au meilleur prix grâce à sa gamme de produits Fisherbrand: une large gamme de matériel de laboratoire et de consommables adaptés à différentes applications telles que la chromatographie, la manipulation de liquides, l’électrophorèse la mesure du pH et l’électrochimie. C’est le meilleur moyen de réaliser des économies sur les produits de
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