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A best-selling science writer explores the technology behind the modern city; how it works, what it can tell us about ourselves, and what new developm...
Explores scientific questions on a variety of topics including astronomy, genetics, geology, and information technology....
A noted physicist and popular science writer explains why the sea is salty, how bubbles form on the water's surface, where waves come from, and other ...
Destined to be a leader in the field, this Encyclopedia is a full-colour, A to Z guide that sets a new standard for science reference. It contains 100...
Big Bang Physics from Before the First Millisecond to the Present Universe
One of the founders of modern quark theory employs minimal mathematics and nontechnical terms to traverse the eons and bring readers within the first ...
In Search of the Principle of Universality
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An Integrated Approach
Pick up any newspaper and there are articles that relate to science (genetic engineering, cancer research, etc.). This book takes an integrated approa...
In his previous books, A Scientist At The Seashore and Meditations At Sunset, James Trefil used commonplace settings in the natural world as a point o...
Achieving Scientific Literacy
A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. �...
A Scientist Explores the Mysteries of the Cosmos
Provides lay reports on the state of the universe as now understood on the frontiers of physics....
The Smithsonian Views the Universe
Traces the history of astronomy, looks at what we have learned about the Sun, Moon, stars and planets, and identifies key questions which face astrono...
Award-winning writer James Trefil takes readers on a tantalizing journey to the outer reaches of the universe. Along the way he discusses scientific q...
A Scientist in the Mountains
Trefil's preeminent reputation for explaining complex, scientific principles in an engaging and lucid manner results in a most fascinating and elegant...
An introduction to the physics of the universe discusses the Big Bang theory and traces the development of the universe from before the moment of crea...
A Scientist Looks at the Sky
The third and final book in the Natural Philospher trilogy addresses the puzzles overhead: the mystery of the disappearing sunspots, why sunsets and g...
A Blueprint for Managing the Earth--by People, for People
A radical approach to the environment which argues that by harnessing the power of science for human benefit, we can have a healthier planet As a priz...
Science is central to daily life. As consumers, we are besieged by new products and processes, not to mention a bewildering variety of warnings about ...
With conviction and clarity, prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil explains why every U.S. citizen needs to be scientifically li...
This interesting, informative survey by a well-known science author ranges from classical physics and geophysical topics, from the rings of Saturn and...
An Introduction to the Strange World of Particle Physics
Equips the general reader having only basic mathematical skills with an understanding of the evolution and present state of particle physics....
A Speculative Scientific Journey among the Exoplanets in Search of Intelligent Aliens, Ice Creatures, and Supergravity Animals
The captivating possibilities of extraterrestrial life on exoplanets, based on current scientific knowledge of existing worlds and forms of life 2023 ...
An A-Z Guide to the Laws and Principles Governing Our Universe
The ultimate science handbook for the home explains in everyday terms 200 of the most important laws and principles that define one's sense of the phy...
'All living things on our planet share the same genetic code - we are all just different messages written in the universal language of DNA.'CASSELL'S ...
Activity Book From amusement park rides to critical environmental issues such as energy generation-physics affects almost every aspect of our world. I...
Diamond Worlds, Super Earths, Pulsar Planets, and the New Search for Life beyond Our Solar System
The past few years have seen an incredible explosion in our knowledge of the universe. Since its 2009 launch, the Kepler satellite has discovered more...
An Introduction to Conceptual Physics
Physics Is No Small Matter From amusement park rides to critical environmental issues suchas energy generation-physics affects almost every aspect of ...
A Century of Science at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1902-2002
Good Seeing presents a readable, inspiring history of the Carnegie Institution of Washington, from its founding in 1902, through the emergence of "big...
Provides information on ideas concerning people, places, ideas, and events currently under discussion, including gene therapy, NAFTA, pheromones, and ...
And No One Else Does Either
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A Scientist Explores the Unparalleled Intelligence of the Human Mind
In this fascinating book on an exciting and timely topic, James Trefil explores just exactly what it is that is so special about the human mind that s...
A national bestseller, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy has been widely acclaimed for identifying and defining the core body of knowledge that no l...
Science and the Abortion Controversy
The question of whether abortion should or should not be permitted, and under what circumstances, is among the most difficult and sometimes anguished ...
How Yesterday's Discoveries Lead to Tomorrow's Breakthroughs
"Documenting the interconnectedness among the crucial milestones of our time, and illustrated with full-color photography, a comprehensive tour of mod...
Uses everyday examples to explain basic scientific principles....
What Every American Needs to Know
A must-read for parents and teachers, this major bestseller reveals how cultural literacy is the hidden key to effective education and presents 5000 f...
An Introduction to Conceptual Physics Binder Ready Version with Binder Set
An Introduction to Physics