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 | 1) A Short History of Nearly Everything,
by Bryson, Bill
Paperback (092004)
In this book, bestsellling author Bill Bryson confronts his greatest challenge: to understand--and, if possible, answer--the oldest, biggest questions posed about the universe, everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. High school & older. ... read more
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 | 2) A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail,
by Bryson, Bill
Paperback (051999)
A laugh-out-loud account of an outrageously rugged hike--by the beloved comic author of "Lost Continent" and "Notes from a Small Island." ... read more
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 | 3) Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife,
by Roach, Mary
Paperback (102006)
In an attempt to find out what happens when people die, the author of "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" brings her tireless curiosity to bear on an array of contemporary and historical soul-searchers: scientists, schemers, engineers, mediums, all trying to prove (or disprove) that there is an afterlife. ... read more
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 | 4) Why Fish Fart and Other Useless or Gross Information about the World,
by Gould, Francesca
Paperback (092009)
From the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers and Other Useless (or Gross) Information About Your Body" comes the be-all and end-all compendium of odd, quirky, and otherwise nauseating information. ... read more
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 | 5) Lost in Space,
by Dooley, Mike
Paperback (101998)
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 | 6) A New Kind of Science,
by Wolfram, Stephen
Hardcover (012002)
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 | 7) Proust Was a Neuroscientist,
by Lehrer, Jonah
Paperback (092008)
Lehrer argues in this original book that science is not the only path to knowledge. In fact, where the brain is concerned, art got there first. Focusing on a group of artists, Lehrer shows how each one discovered an essential truth about the human mind that science is only now rediscovering. ... read more
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 | 8) 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Math!,
by Yoder, Eric, Yoder, Natalie
Paperback (032010)
In the second book in the wildly successful One Minute Mysteries series, kids must tap into their critical thinking skills to solve these entertaining and educational mysteries. Each one-minute-long mystery challenges readers' knowledge of math in everyday life situations. ... read more
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 | 9) Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy,
by Hazen, Robert M, Trefil, James
Paperback (062009)
In this thoroughly revised and updated new edition of their classic bestselling guide to basic principles of science, Hazen and Trefil take into account the most recent developments, from particle physics to biotechnology. ... read more
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| 10) The Art of Invention: The Creative Process of Discovery and Design,
by Paley, Steven J
Paperback (112010)
This entertaining and insightful exploration shows why simplicity, elegance, and robustness are essential to the process of invention and offers detailed guidance on conceptualizing your ideas and turning them into reality. ... read more
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 | 11) Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Brain, and Other Lessons from the Biology of Consciousness,
by Noe, Alva
Paperback (022010)
Noe suggests that rather than being something that happens inside us, consciousness is something we do. "Out of Our Heads" is a fresh attempt at understanding the mind and how people interact with the world. ... read more
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 | 12) The Evolution of Cooperation: Revised Edition (Revised),
by Axelrod, Robert
Paperback (122006)
Updated for the first time, the classic book on why cooperation is not only natural but also the best survival strategy. ... read more
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 | 13) One Two Three . . . Infinity: Facts and Speculations of Science,
by Gamow, George
Paperback (091988)
Over 120 delightful pen-and-ink illustrations by the author add another dimension of good-natured charm to these wide-ranging explorations. A mind-expanding volume for the layman and the science-minded. ... read more
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 | 14) Making of the Atomic Bomb,
by Rhodes, Richard
Paperback (081995)
A gripping, authoritative account of the men, women, science, drama and intrigue behind the single most important event of the century: the discovery of nuclear energy and construction of the atomic bomb. 32 pages of black-and-white photographs. ... read more
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 | 15) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper,
by Day, Robert A, Gastel, Barbara
Paperback (082006)
This thoroughly revised edition of a classic handbook is the essential guide every scientist needs to achieve success in today's competitive environment. It gives beginning scientists and experienced researchers alike practical advice on writing about their work and publishing what they write. ... read more
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 | 16) One Hundred Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know: Math Explains Your World,
by Barrow, John D
Hardcover (052009)
Eminent cosmologist and writer Barrow uses simple mathematics to answer 100 perplexing questions from everyday life. ... read more
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 | 17) The Serpent and the Rainbow,
by Davis, Wade
Paperback (081997)
Reissued to coincide with the release of "One River"--a chronicle of Davis' exploration of the Amazon rain forest--"The Serpent and the Rainbow" presents the author's account of his venture into the heart of Haiti, on a search for a powerful sedative--a "zombie drug". "Exotic and far-reaching".--"The Wall Street Journal". ... read more
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| 18) 13 Things That Don't Make Sense: The Most Baffling Scientific Mysteries of Our Time,
by Brooks, Michael
Paperback (082009)
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 | 19) Sparks of Genius: The Thirteen Thinking Tools of the World's Most Creative People,
by Root-Bernstein, Robert Scott, Root-Bernstein, Michele
Paperback (082001)
In this bold book, Robert and Michele Root-Bernstein vividly describe how geniuses from Albert Einstein and Richard Feynman to e.e. cummings and Isabel Allende use a common toolbox of mental skills to create new ideas and expressions in every area of the arts and sciences. Illustrations, photos. ... read more
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 | 20) 100 Most Important Science Ideas: Key Concepts from Genetics, Physics and Mathematics,
by Henderson, Mark, Baker, Joanne, Crilly, Tony
Hardcover (092009)
Explaining the crucial concepts of 21st-Century science. ... read more
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 | 21) Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter,
by Johnson, Steven
Paperback (052006)
From the bestselling author of "Mind Wide Open" comes a groundbreaking assessment of popular culture as it's never been considered before: through the lens of intelligence. ... read more
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 | 22) Mathematics for the Nonmathematician,
by Kline, Morris, Kline
Paperback (021985)
Erudite and entertaining overview follows development of mathematics from ancient Greeks to present. Topics include logic and mathematics, the fundamental concept, differential calculus, probability theory, much more. Exercises and problems. ... read more
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 | 23) Earth Science Simplified: The Perfect Earth Science Regents Review Book,
by Shure, Tzippy
Paperback (052004)
Earth Science Simplified, The perfect earth science review book is a book that helps students as they study for the Earth Science Regents exam or other standardized Earth Science examinations. This review book is unique in two ways: It's written in point-by-point format so that there is no need to read through lengthy paragraphs to find the necessary information. Concept charts placed after each chapter clarify and organize the materia ... read more
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 | 24) The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition Into the Forces of History,
by Bloom, Howard
Paperback (031997)
"The Lucifer Priciple" is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that "evil" is a by-product of nature's strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. ... read more
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 | 25) A Short History of Nearly Everything,
by Bryson, Bill
Hardcover (052003)
One of the world's finest and funniest writers goes on a quest to discover the mysteries of the universe--and comprehend the fascinating, eccentric people who devote their lives to unraveling those big questions. ... read more
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