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The fly in the ointment The fly in the ointment Joseph A. Schwarcz This entertaining examination of everyday science from the fanciful to the factual covers topics ranging from pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic. Readers are alerted to th… OL12639099W
The tyrannosaurus prescription and 100 other essays The tyrannosaurus prescription and 100 other essays Isaac Asimov **The Future.** Our future in education Filling the brain gap The global computerized library What computers won't do The future of handicraft The future of chemical engineering Men and marri… OL14959588W
Scientific conversations Scientific conversations Claudia Dreifus "In these thirty-eight interviews, originally published in the weekly Science Times section of The New York Times, Claudia Dreifus brings all of her colorful personality to bear on her subjects, as w… OL15833037W
Science 1001 Science 1001 Paul Parsons This practical reference provides clear and concise explanations of the key scientific concepts, making it the ideal guide for science enthusiasts as well as beginners. Covers all of the scientific d… OL16080739W
Is the universe a hologram? Is the universe a hologram? Tim O'Reilly,Adolfo Plasencia Conversations with scientists, conducted by a veteran science writer, addressing such issues as intelligence, consciousness, global warming, energy, changing the past, and even the philosophical curv… OL19720939W
The science of why² The science of why² Jay Ingram 172 pages : 24 cm OL19727488W
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter K. C. Cole K.C. Cole writes from the crossroads of art and science, mind and matter, sense and soul. A prizewinning science journalist, she is famous for her unique way of making scientific discoveries jump off… OL1987755W
At the edge of uncertainty At the edge of uncertainty Michael Brooks "The atom. The Big Bang. DNA. Natural selection. All ideas that have revolutionised science - and that were dismissed out of hand when they first appeared. The surprises haven't stopped: here, Michae… OL19996287W
Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll Zoe Cormier From tortoiseshell condoms to superstar athletes on hallucinogens, these burning questions are explored and dissected, mixed with insights from some of the world's bravest, cleverest and downright we… OL19999319W
Ten billion tomorrows Ten billion tomorrows Brian Clegg "Science fiction is a vital part of popular culture, influencing the way we all look at the world. TV shows like Star Trek and movies from Forbidden Planet to Inception have influenced scientists to … OL20017755W
Fun Science Fun Science Charlie McDonnell I'm Charlie, also known across the internet as charlieissocoollike. In my book, I'll be taking you on an awesome journey through the cosmos, beginning with the Big Bang through to the Solar System an… OL20052215W
Dice world Dice world Brian Clegg For centuries scientists believed that the universe was a vast machine - with enough detail, you could predict exactly what would happen. Admittedly real life wasn't like that. But only, they argued,… OL20941847W
What is Death? What is Death? Tyler Volk what is death?A Scientist Looks at the Cycle of LifeAnswering the question "What is death?" by focusing on the individual is blinkered. It restricts attention to a narrow zone around the individual b… OL2686842W
The Demon-Haunted World The Demon-Haunted World Carl Sagan A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace “A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of scienc… OL2950942W
The Road to Reality The Road to Reality Roger Penrose Un libro definitivo e imprescindible para tener en la mano, en un solo volumen, todo el saber acumulado hasta la actualidad sobre el universo, el espacio, las leyes que lo rigen y los conceptos esenc… OL3474173W
Cosmos and Psyche Cosmos and Psyche Richard Tarnas From a philosopher whose magisterial history of Western thought was praised by Joseph Campbell and Huston Smith comes a brilliant new book that traces the connection between cosmic cycles and archety… OL3500788W
A Brief History of the Future A Brief History of the Future John Naughton "John Naughton has written a book whose heroes are the visionaries who laid the foundations of the postmodern world. A Brief History of the Future celebrates the engineers and scientists who implemen… OL4983436W
A short history of nearly everything A short history of nearly everything Bill Bryson A Short History of Nearly Everything by American author Bill Bryson is a popular science book that explains some areas of science, using easily accessible language that appeals more so to the general… OL74128W
How to Dunk a Doughnut How to Dunk a Doughnut Len Fisher From boomerangs to your taste buds, this book talks about How to apply the physics to your daily life. This book makes physics look fun and practical by comparing it to everyday problems. OL7989221W
Between inner space and outer space Between inner space and outer space John D. Barrow The origins of life on earth, the workings of the human mind, the mysteries of the Universe itself--profound questions such as these were once the province of philosophy and theology alone. Today the… OL865334W
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