Science

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Heat and fire have been at humanity's command for at least 100,000 years, but we've been in control of the cold for barely one hundred. Why it took so long is quite a story. Figuring out the cold would involve some gnomes, a fake perpetual ...

Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics Explained by Its Most Brilliant Teacher is a publishing first. This set couples a book containing the six easiest chapters from Richard Feynmans landmark work, Lectures on Physics specifically designed for the general, non-scientist readerwith the actual recordings ...

Acclaimed science communicator and editor Jon Turney presents the first book-length account of a new realm of human biology that will make you think again about this machine we call ourselves.

Provides a tutorial on the relevant physical phenomena governing the operation and design of microrobots, as well as a survey of existing approaches to microrobot design and control. The book also provides a detailed practical overview of actuation and control methods that are commonly used to remotely power these designs.

Cloning and genetic engineering are here now and cannot be stopped. Far from being terrified we should celebrate these new technologies for making a better future. They are the best hope for the next generation.

Provides a global overview of the state and uses of freshwater, critical water-related problems, and societies' coping mechanisms. This volume proposes a more integrated vision of water resources management to respond to changing environmental and socio-economic conditions. It also includes a CD-ROM.

For more than thirty years, scientists from various disciplines have warned that the constant increase in world population and exponential world economic growth are seriously threatening our ecosystems. This book presents a vision that is based on an ongoing, adaptable societal process which leads the world down the path towards sustainability.

By the age of 11, Taylor Wilson had mastered the science of rocket propulsion. At 13, his grandmother's cancer diagnosis drove him to investigate medical uses for radioactive isotopes. And at 14, Wilson became the youngest person in history to achieve nuclear fusion.

This book outlines for the first time in a single volume the theoretical and methodological tools for a study of human remains resulting from episodes of mass violence and genocide. Despite the highly innovative and contemporary research into both mass violence and the body, the most significant consequence ...

When Darwin announced his theory of evolution by natural selection, he did more than transform biology. Before his great work, humans were comfortably different from other life, a special creation. By showing how life on Earth evolved, Darwin told us that humans too are part of nature.

His decisive ...

Global warming is reality; it is no longer a theory. Practical people faced with the job of countering the threats of potentially dramatic climate surprises, melting icecaps, and sea-level rises are seeking solutions to lower and hold constant the emission of greenhouse gases. We will need to reduce ...

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A uniquely accessible way of looking at recent major advances in the science of embryonic development

Looks at the techniques criminals use to commit cybercrimes, including hacking, viruses, spyware, and spamming.

Examines how the quest for incontrovertible answers to questions about climate change and mass extinctions leads to a failure to address extreme risks to the environment.

Explores the nonviolent philosophy and environmental activism of India's Sunderlal Bahuguna.

Future Bright introduces a radical view of human intelligence: it is not a fixed trait, present at birth, but modifiable through experience. Intelligence can be learned. This vision of human potential suggests that an innovative and creative future will result from developing intelligence through experience and education today.

A Quick Start Guide to Google Adwords outlines the background to google, reveals the secret behind pay per click advertising and what sells online and gives vital tips on how to create a great campaign.