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A Portable History of the Universe

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"A personal, brilliant, and often amusing account" of the universe and our place in it, and "an idiosyncratic, encyclopedic blitzkrieg of a book" ( The Boston Globe).Here is the life of the universe, from quarks to galaxy superclusters and from slime to Homo sapiens. The universe was once a moment of perfect symmetry and is now 13.7 billion years of history. Clouds of gas were woven into whatever ... Read more

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"A personal, brilliant, and often amusing account" of the universe and our place in it, and "an idiosyncratic, encyclopedic blitzkrieg of a book" ( The Boston Globe).Here is the life of the universe, from quarks to galaxy superclusters and from slime to Homo sapiens. The universe was once a moment of perfect symmetry and is now 13.7 billion years of history. Clouds of gas were woven into whatever
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The Earth Gazers

by Christopher Potter ...

Only twenty-four people have seen the whole earth. The most beautiful and influential photographs ever made were taken, almost as an afterthought, by the astronauts of the Apollo space program from the moon. They inspired a generation of scientists and environmentalists to think more seriously about our responsibility for this tiny oasis in space, this “blue marble” falling through empty darkness ... Read more

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Only twenty-four people have seen the whole earth. The most beautiful and influential photographs ever made were taken, almost as an afterthought, by the astronauts of the Apollo space program from the moon. They inspired a generation of scientists and environmentalists to think more seriously about our responsibility for this tiny oasis in space, this “blue marble” falling through empty darkness
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The Earth Gazers

by Christopher Potter ...

The most beautiful and influential photographs ever made were of the whole earth seen from space. They were taken from the moon, almost as an afterthought, by the astronauts of the Apollo space programme. They inspired a generation to think more seriously about our responsibility for this tiny oasis in space, the 'blue marble' falling through empty darkness.This is a book about the long road to ... Read more

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The most beautiful and influential photographs ever made were of the whole earth seen from space. They were taken from the moon, almost as an afterthought, by the astronauts of the Apollo space programme. They inspired a generation to think more seriously about our responsibility for this tiny oasis in space, the 'blue marble' falling through empty darkness.This is a book about the long road to
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Mad About Modern Physics

Braintwisters, Paradoxes, and Curiosities

by Franklin Potter, Christopher Jargodzki ...

More mind-bending fun in physicsThe sequel to the popular Mad About Physics, Mad About Modern Physics promises endless hours of entertaining, challenging fun. With detailed answers to hundreds of questions ("Are fluorescent lights dangerous to your health?", "What is a fuel cell?"), the book is also a treasure trove of fun science trivia. Featuring diagrams and illustrations throughout, this ... Read more

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More mind-bending fun in physicsThe sequel to the popular Mad About Physics, Mad About Modern Physics promises endless hours of entertaining, challenging fun. With detailed answers to hundreds of questions ("Are fluorescent lights dangerous to your health?", "What is a fuel cell?"), the book is also a treasure trove of fun science trivia. Featuring diagrams and illustrations throughout, this
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Elfie’s Grimoire

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A lush, award-winning graphic novel series that blends sisterhood, cozy magic, and heartfelt adventure set aboard a traveling bookshop bus. A perfect read for fans of Sorceline and The Tea Dragon Society**.**“All three sections offer a disarming mix of conflicts, misadventures, and warm resolutions. The illustrations are a joy” — Kirkus Reviews, STARRED reviewAfter the dea... ... Read more

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A lush, award-winning graphic novel series that blends sisterhood, cozy magic, and heartfelt adventure set aboard a traveling bookshop bus. A perfect read for fans of Sorceline and The Tea Dragon Society**.**“All three sections offer a disarming mix of conflicts, misadventures, and warm resolutions. The illustrations are a joy” — Kirkus Reviews, STARRED reviewAfter the dea...
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Enabling Communication in Children with Autism

by Carol Potter, Christopher Whittaker ...

Addressing the complex issue of what constitutes a communication enabling environment for children with autism who use little or no speech, Potter and Whittaker show that the communication of these children can be significantly affected by a range of social and environmental influences. As well as providing an overview of the theoretical issues involved, Enabling Communication in Children with ... Read more

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Addressing the complex issue of what constitutes a communication enabling environment for children with autism who use little or no speech, Potter and Whittaker show that the communication of these children can be significantly affected by a range of social and environmental influences. As well as providing an overview of the theoretical issues involved, Enabling Communication in Children with
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Transport Beyond Oil

Policy Choices for a Multimodal Future

by Neil Sipe, Todd Litman, Deborah Gordon, Deron Lovaas, Jago Dodson, Robert Noland, Christopher Hanson, Joanne R. Potter, Bradley W. Lane, Projjal K. Dutta, Petra E. Todorovich Messick, Edward Burgess, Simon McDonnell, Jie (Jane) Lin, Kevin Mills, Alan Sanford Drake, Peter Newman, Jeffrey Kenworthy, Anthony Charles Hull, David G. Burwell ...

Seventy percent of the oil America uses each year goes to transportation. That means that the national oil addiction and all its consequences, from climate change to disastrous spills to dependence on foreign markets, can be greatly reduced by changing the way we move. In Transport Beyond Oil, leading experts in transportation, planning, development, and policy show how to achieve this fundamental ... Read more

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Seventy percent of the oil America uses each year goes to transportation. That means that the national oil addiction and all its consequences, from climate change to disastrous spills to dependence on foreign markets, can be greatly reduced by changing the way we move. In Transport Beyond Oil, leading experts in transportation, planning, development, and policy show how to achieve this fundamental
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Innovations in Child and Family Policy

Multidisciplinary Research and Perspectives on Strengthening Children and Their Families

by Emily M. Douglas, Loretta L. C. Brady, Esther F. S. Carvalhaes, Jason Castillo, Corey J. Colyer, Terry-Ann L. Craigie, Amy D'Andrade, Judy Doktor, Audrey Foster, James P. Gleeson, Diane F. Halpern, Arden Handler, Stacy Ann Hawkins, Anne Dannerbeck Janku, L Christopher Plein, Donna Potter, Margaret Samuels, Lorrie Schmid, Terry A. Solomon, Leslie Starsoneck, Jayme Swanke, Sherylle J. Tan, Michelle P. Taylor, Yvonne Wasilewski, Patricia Hrusa Williams, Laura Dreuth Zeman, Melissa Brown, Emily Douglas, Karen McCurdy, Robert A. Murphy ...

Innovations in Child and Family Policy tackles many of the common problems and challenges that are considered to be at the heart of child and family policy: family creation, economic support, childrearing, and family care-giving. Innovations begins by defining child and family policy and discussing the history of this growing specialization within the social sciences. The main chapters of ... Read more

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Innovations in Child and Family Policy tackles many of the common problems and challenges that are considered to be at the heart of child and family policy: family creation, economic support, childrearing, and family care-giving. Innovations begins by defining child and family policy and discussing the history of this growing specialization within the social sciences. The main chapters of
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Who?

by Algis Budrys ...

Set against a backdrop of Cold War paranoia, this futuristic novel about identity and technology is "one of the unrecognized classics of SF" ( Locus).East and West have fused into separate superstates known as the Allied National Government (ANG) and the Soviet International Bloc (SIB). As the Cold War rages, brilliant scientist Lucas Martino works on a top-secret project known only as K-Eighty ... Read more

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Set against a backdrop of Cold War paranoia, this futuristic novel about identity and technology is "one of the unrecognized classics of SF" ( Locus).East and West have fused into separate superstates known as the Allied National Government (ANG) and the Soviet International Bloc (SIB). As the Cold War rages, brilliant scientist Lucas Martino works on a top-secret project known only as K-Eighty
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The Mathematician's Shiva

A Novel

by Stuart Rojstaczer ...

**WINNER OF THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DEBUT FICTIONFor readers of This Is Where I Leave You and Everything Is Illuminated, “a brilliant and compelling family saga full of warmth, pathos, history and humor” (Jonathan Evison, author of West of Here)**When the greatest female mathematician in history passes away, her son, Alexander “Sasha” Karnokovitch, just wants to mourn his ... Read more

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**WINNER OF THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DEBUT FICTIONFor readers of This Is Where I Leave You and Everything Is Illuminated, “a brilliant and compelling family saga full of warmth, pathos, history and humor” (Jonathan Evison, author of West of Here)**When the greatest female mathematician in history passes away, her son, Alexander “Sasha” Karnokovitch, just wants to mourn his
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Time Travel in Einstein's Universe

The Physical Possibilities of Travel Through Time

by J. Richard Gott ...

A Princeton astrophysicist explores whether journeying to the past or future is scientifically possible in this "intriguing" volume (Neil deGrasse Tyson).It was H. G. Wells who coined the term "time machine"—but the concept of time travel, both forward and backward, has always provoked fascination and yearning. It has mostly been dismissed as an impossibility in the world of physics; yet theories ... Read more

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Selected Stories

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Wondrous, horrifying, achingly human: The best short stories by "one of the greatest writers of science fiction and fantasy who ever lived" (Stephen King).One of science fiction's most beloved trailblazers, Hugo and Nebula–Award winning author Theodore Sturgeon wrote novels and short fiction that inspired and amazed readers and critics alike.In Selected Stories, thirteen of Sturgeon's very best ... Read more

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Wondrous, horrifying, achingly human: The best short stories by "one of the greatest writers of science fiction and fantasy who ever lived" (Stephen King).One of science fiction's most beloved trailblazers, Hugo and Nebula–Award winning author Theodore Sturgeon wrote novels and short fiction that inspired and amazed readers and critics alike.In Selected Stories, thirteen of Sturgeon's very best
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