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A history of time (Very Short Introductions)
Par Leofranc Holford-Strevens. 2005
A detailed account of various societies' methods of measuring the passage of hours, days, months, and years, from ancient times.…
Considers the political and religious implications and examines Greenwich Mean Time, time zones, experiments and controversies in establishing a calendar, and different approaches to the number of annual seasons. 2005Particle physics: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions #Vol. 109)
Par Frank Close, F. E. Close. 2012
Professor of physics journeys inside the atom to examine its known components: quarks, electrons, and neutrinos. Describes the processes by…
which scientists have discovered these particles and how our understanding of the physical world has been radically revised. Discusses antimatter and identifies particle physicists' future inquiries. 2004Magnetism: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Stephen J. Blundell. 2012
Physics professor explains the detection and importance of this mysterious phenomenon of the physical universe, from its properties' first references…
by ancient civilizations to its use in fusion reaction technology. Discusses role of magnetism in industry, navigation compasses, loudspeakers, high-density disk storage, and protection from space radiation and solar wind. 2012The laws of thermodynamics: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par P. W. Atkins, Peter Atkins. 2010
Oxford University chemist describes the four laws that summarize the properties of energy and its transformation. Offers practical examples of…
the laws' relevance--such as explaining the operation of a steam engine--but also discusses their application to more abstract concepts like time and creativity,2010Light: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Ian A. Walmsley. 2015
Physics professor tours the centuries-long study of optics, what light is and does. Reviews connections between visible light and microwaves…
and X-rays, and discusses light as waves and particles. Examines light's manipulation of matter, heating properties, lasers in manufacturing and medicine, electromagnetism, telecommunications, and harnessing its potential for a quantum Internet. 2015Black holes: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Katherine M. Blundell. 2015
Although detectable only by their interactions with other material, black hole systems are the most extreme environments we can explore,…
expanding the frontiers of physics. Astrophysics professor describes noted scientists' theories and concepts: dark stars, spacetime, wormholes, Hawking's radiation, quasars, gamma-ray bursts, the Eddington limit, and more. 2015Astrophysics: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par James Binney. 2016
Oxford University astrophysicist explains the ways the immutable laws of physics can be applied to everything that lies beyond Earth…
and advance our understanding of the structure and evolution of stars, planetary systems, and galaxies. 2016Crystallography: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par A. M. Glazer. 2016
Former president of the British Crystallographic Association details mankind's long fascination with crystals, the tools scientists use to discover their…
atomic structure and properties, and the practical applications of crystallography in medicine, industry, and technology. Previews future directions for research. 2016Cosmology: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions #Vol. 51)
Par Peter Coles. 2001
Astrophysicist presents the evolution of the relatively new science seeking to answer ancient questions: How old is the universe? Is…
it infinite? How much matter does it hold and in what form? Examines Einstein's relativity theory, Newton's gravitation theory, black holes, Omega's significance, and the Big Bang theory. 2001Cosmic queries: StarTalk's guide to who we are, how we got here, and where we're going
Par Neil DeGrasse Tyson. 2021
Neil deGrasse Tyson and physicist James Trefil explore the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life…
begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theoriesThe art of impossible: a peak performance primer
Par Steven Kotler. 2021
Steven Kotler decodes the secrets of those elite performers--athletes, artists, scientists, CEOs and more--who have changed our definition of the…
possible, teaching us how we too can stretch far beyond our capabilities, making impossible dreams much more attainable for all of usAstrophysicist and author of The Pluto Files (DB 69831) uses the construct of Merlin--an ancient visitor from the planet Omniscia…
in the Andromeda galaxy--to answer questions about human understanding of the universe. Topics covered include bodies in the solar system, scientific tools, and life beyond the Milky Way. 1989The longevity book: the science of aging, the biology of strength, and the privilege of time
Par Sandra Bark, Cameron Diaz. 2016
Forty-three-year-old actress and her coauthor examine the current science on aging in women. Topics examined include how the body changes…
through time, menopause, cellular aging, building stronger bodies and brains, and the biological impact of genes, choices, and attitudes. Bestseller. 2016The care & keeping of you 2: the body book for older girls (American girl)
Par Cara Natterson, Josée Masse. 2012
Guide for tween and teenage girls to understand the changes taking place in their bodies, brains, and emotions. Includes discussion…
on how to relate to family and friends while experiencing puberty. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2012The care & keeping of you 1: the body book for younger girls (American girl)
Par Valorie Schaefer, Josée Masse. 2012
Updated guide for tween girls to understand the changes in their bodies and to find answers to sometimes embarrassing questions.…
Also includes information on nutrition, exercise, and emotional wellness. For grades 4-7. 2012Women's bodies, women's wisdom: creating physical and emotional health and healing
Par Christiane Northrup. 2010
Revised and updated edition of gynecologist Northrup's guide to combining Western medicine and alternative therapies for female mind-body wellness. Includes…
many patients' experiences evidencing the connection between mental state and physical condition. Provides a twelve-step plan for personal healing with advice on choosing a health-care provider. 2010Yoga for your mind and body: a teenage practice for a healthy, balanced life (Switch. Yoga for you)
Par Rebecca Rissman. 2015
Teen guide that presents yoga techniques and poses to promote brain power, stress relief, strength, and fitness. Also discusses incorporating…
different props to assist in asana and the practice of meditation. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015Yoga for life: a journey to inner peace and freedom
Par Colleen Saidman Yee, Susan K. Reed. 2015
Fifty-five-year-old epileptic yoga instructor tells how she came to the discipline from the world of fashion modeling and how it…
has changed her. She provides instructions on poses and sequences and discusses the life she and her husband--fellow instructor Rodney Yee--have built in the New York City and Hamptons yoga communities. 2015Older, faster, stronger: what women runners can teach us all about living younger, longer
Par Margaret Webb. 2014
The author recounts the year-long project she began at age fifty: to run herself into the best shape of her…
life. This included research, choosing mentors, and training, and culminated in a half-marathon at the World Masters Games in Italy, competing against the fittest fifty-year-old runners in the world. 2014The gene therapy plan: taking control of your genetic destiny with diet and lifestyle
Par Mitchell L. Gaynor. 2015
An integrative medicine pioneer presents his plan for tweaking one's genetic destiny and targeting diseases by eating specific foods for…
each situation and adopting other lifestyle changes. Includes recipes using gene-therapy foods and illustrates his points with the success stories of patients suffering from a variety of ailments. 2015