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"Astronauts on the International Space Station must protect their resources--their lives depend on it. The same is true about Earth. For the planet to survive, we must also conserve water, air, food, and energy, and cut down on waste. 'Space on Earth' explores how innovative efforts in space are inspiring bright ideas on Earth, and how thinking like an astronaut can help us save the planet."--
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"From machine learning to virtual surgery practice, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical artificial intelligence. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action"--Amazon.com.
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Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography and broadcasting, an award-winning writer explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge.
"From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes--this is award winning writer Simon Winchester’s brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain,...
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Written with the field technician, engineer, or reliability/maintenance manager in mind, Practical Electrical and Current Signature Analysis for Electrical Machinery and Systems is an essential working tool for the new and experienced ESA and MCSA practitioner. The book takes the practitioner well beyond the electric motor into incoming power, mechanical components, and driven equipment up to and including complete DFIG wind turbine and powertrain...
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Welcome to "Beekeeping for Beginners: Everything You Need to
Know About Beekeeping, from Honeybees to Harvesting Honey"! If
you've ever been fascinated by bees and the honey they produce, then
this book is perfect for you. Whether you're interested in starting your
own bee colony or just learning more about these incredible insects,
this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about
beekeeping.
In this book, you'll learn about the different...
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"Winner of the ASLI Choice Award, Atmospheric Science Librarians International" "Winner of the PROSE Award in Earth Science, Association of American Publishers" "Winner of the Special Book Award, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards" "Winner of the Award of Excellence in Plants and Environmental Change, Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries" Martin Williams is professor emeritus and adjunct professor of earth sciences at the University of Adelaide....
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From an award-winning nature writer, true stories of our shared planet, all its inhabitants, and the fascinating ways they connect in the net of life.
Animals have shaped our minds, our lives, our land, and our civilization. Humanity would not have gotten very far without them-making use of their labor for transportation, agriculture, and pollination; their protection from predators; and their bodies for food and to make clothing, music, and art....
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Martin Rees is Astronomer Royal, and has been Master of Trinity College and Director of the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University. As a member of the UK's House of Lords and former President of the Royal Society, he is much involved in international science and issues of technological risk. His books include Our Cosmic Habitat (Princeton), Just Six Numbers, and Our Final Hour (published in the UK as Our Final Century). He lives in Cambridge,...
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Twice declared extinct, North America's most endangered mammal species, the black-footed ferret (BFF), is making a comeback thanks to an evolving conservation regimen at more than thirty reintroduction sites across the continent. Lawrence Lenhart lingers at one such site in his proverbial backyard, the Aubrey Valley in northern Arizona. He clocks hundreds of hours behind the wheel, rolling over ranch ruts as he shines a spotlight over dusky sage steppe...
11) Pull Don't Push
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You need to hear the bad news first: the results of STEM outreach to girls haven't improved in twenty years. The good news? This book will tell you why, and how to fix it. Currently, dated narratives push girls away in fear, and blind spots result in missed opportunities to pull them in. While efforts to increase diversity in science and mathematics have succeeded, outreach has largely ignored engineering-where there is still only one woman for every...
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Raghuveer Parthasarathy is an Alec and Kay Keith Professor of Physics at the University of Oregon, where he is a member of the Institute of Molecular Biology and the Materials Science Institute. He lives in Eugene, Oregon. Website eighteenthelephant.com Twitter @RParthasarathy7
A biophysicist reveals the hidden unity behind nature's breathtaking complexity
The form and function of a sprinting cheetah are quite unlike those of a rooted tree. A human...
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The riveting true story of one of Canada's worst mining disasters, told in the voices of the men who survived it
They said it was the world's deepest and most dangerous coal mine. Those who made that claim were probably correct. What is certain is that in October 1958, the Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation's No. 2 colliery at Springhill, Nova Scotia, was a leading candidate for both those dubious distinctions. The mine was the proverbial "disaster...
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Sing the Sacred Song of Your Soul
You are a musical instrument in the great song of a living universe. Join social scientists and futurists Drs. J.J. and Desiree Hurtak as they show you how sound is an integral part of who you are and how you got here-in fact, it is the sacred song of your soul.
Witness the science of frequency and timeless art of sound as an instrument of-and entry point to-the Divine as Drs. J.J. and Desiree Hurtak, along with our...
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What can we learn about coping with rising sea levels from ancient times?
The scenario we are facing is scary: within a few decades, sea levels around the world may well rise by a meter or more as glaciers and ice caps melt due to climate change. Large parts of our coastal cities will be flooded, the basic outline of our world will be changed, and torrential rains will present their own challenges. But this is not the first time that people have...
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Extraterrestrial comes a mind-expanding new book explaining why becoming an interstellar species is imperative for humanity's survival and detailing a game plan for how we can settle among the stars.
In the New York Times bestseller Extraterrestrial, Avi Loeb, the longest serving Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, presented a theory that shook the scientific community: our solar system, Loeb claimed,...
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An essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution-everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity, from the co-author of the international bestseller Blockchain Revolution.
The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new age. We've moved from the "Read-only Web," which had little functionality for interacting with content, to the "Read-Write Web," which offered seemingly...
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "EOCB0209 - OPERACIONES AUXILIARES DE ACABADOS RÍGIDOS Y URBANIZACIÓN". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
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An Economist Best Book of 2023 • An NPR 2023 "Books We Love" Pick • A Science News Favorite Science Books of 2023 • A Scientific American Best Staff Read of 2023
A global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears—and the dangers they face.
Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to
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The future is here - Artificial Intelligence has arrived, available to anyone from almost anywhere. The first book of the series will guide the user through how to use AI via ChatGPT using a variety of interactive examples. You'll learn tips and tricks for getting the most out of ChatGPT's interface and personalizing it for your use. Listen in for an adventure into the practical realm of applied artificial intelligence.