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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"In Eve, Cat Bohannon answers questions scientists should have been addressing for decades. With boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex. Eve is not just a sweeping revision of human history, it's an urgent and necessary corrective for a world that has focused primarily on the male body for far too long. Bohannon's findings, including everything...
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Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"After a few billion years of bearing witness to life on Earth, of watching one hundred billion humans go about their day-to-day lives, of feeling unbelievably lonely, and of hearing its own story told by others, the Milky Way would like a chance to speak for itself. All one hundred billion stars and fifty undecillion tons of gas of it. It all began some thirteen billion years ago, when clouds of gas scattered through the universe's primordial plasma...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination. For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in...
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Can birds smell?" "Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?" "Do robins 'hear' worms?" In "What It's Like to Be a Bird," David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus...
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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"The twenty-first century has relegated airplane flight--a once remarkable feat of human ingenuity--to the realm of the mundane. When most people today think of flying, they imagine tedious routines that involve security checkpoints, exorbitant baggage fees, shrinking legroom, and frustrating delays. Mark Vanhoenacker, a 747 pilot who gave up careers in academia and the business world to pursue his childhood dream of flight, asks us to re-imagine...
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English
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"Providing comprehensive, current, and reliable information on breast cancer, this book, written by an experienced oncologist, a surgeon, and a breast cancer survivor, informs and inspires readers, wherever they are in the breast cancer experience. Patient stories, essays from medical specialists, and illustrations add clarity and insight"--
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Weaving together cutting-edge science, concrete tips, and the compelling stories of real people who have risen above their social anxiety, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen proposes a groundbreaking idea: you already have everything you need to succeed in any unfamiliar social situation. Dr. Hendriksen takes the reader through the roots of social anxiety and why it endures, how we can rewire our brains through our behaviour, and - at long last - exactly how to...
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Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"This is the second edition (large print version) of an encyclopedic reference work of consumer health about the adult human eye. It covers common eye complaints such as dry eye, ocular migraine, device-related eyestrain, and conjunctivitis, along with newer forms of laser eye therapy and lens implants. This second edition features a new chapter on cosmetics and the eye, along with updated content about diagnostic testing, new forms of eyeglass materials,...
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Publisher
Demos Medical Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Now in its fifth edition, Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed is the best-selling guide to multiple sclerosis (MS) for newly diagnosed patients and their families. Written in plain language by renowned MS expert physician T. Jock Murray, this book guides patients at any stage who want to know more about the disease, its potential impact on your life, and the medical treatments now available for managing it successfully. The fifth...
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English
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One of the world’s most beloved writers and New York Times bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body takes his ultimate journey—into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer.
In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail—well, most of it. In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife...
In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail—well, most of it. In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on the latest scientific research and his prodigious imagination, a renowned astronomer and science communicator takes us on an immersive tour of the universe to view ten of the most spectacular sights outer space has to offer, including the strange, beautiful shadows cast by a hundred thousand stars.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An instructive, inspiring guide to using yoga as an effective and approachable tool to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle. More than your average exercise regimen, yoga has helped enthusiasts discover personal equilibrium and maintain it for a lifetime. In Yoga for Weight Loss, renowned physician and longtime yoga practitioner Loren Fishman demystifies the scientific link between yoga and weight control, outlining its medical, physiological,...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A natural history of the wilderness in our homes, from the microbes in our showers to the crickets in our basements.
"Picture this: after a long week, you finally have the house to yourself. As you settle into the couch, something stirs--a mouse darts out from under a cupboard, a fly zips past the window--and you suddenly realize that you're not alone after all. Indeed, our homes are buzzing with life, but aside from the pursuit of better pest control,...
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Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Along with natural remedies for common foot problems, author Stephanie Tourles explains foot physiology for the layperson and provides exercises for stretching and strengthening feet, massage techniques for foot relaxation and restoration, and reflexology"--
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Evolution: The Whole Story provides an in-depth account of evolution, one of the ultimate keystone theories in modern science. Ten experts survey how each of Earth's major groups of living things diversified and evolved through time. Using visual features that make the story comprehensible, the book gives readers, even those with no previous knowledge of the topic, a clear understanding of evolution and how it brought us to the present day.
Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The nation's #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies, totally revised and updated. It has been more than 20 years since the first edition of Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing. This fully revised sixth edition includes the time-honored proven strategies, as well as many new and innovative science-based ideas to arm you with the best natural therapies for your health. In this unparalleled authoritative reference for all of us, updated material...
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