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The Constants of Nature – John Barrow

by Myrna Posted on August 13, 2019

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The Constants of Nature

The Numbers That Encode the Deepest Secrets of the Universe

John Barrow

Genre: Science & Nature

Price: $2.99

Publish Date: March 9, 2004

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Seller: Penguin Random House LLC


Reality as we know it is bound by a set of constants—numbers and values that dictate the strengths of forces like gravity, the speed of light, and the masses of elementary particles. In The Constants of Nature , Cambridge Professor and bestselling author John D.Barrow takes us on an exploration of these governing principles. Drawing on physicists such as Einstein and Planck, Barrow illustrates with stunning clarity our dependence on the steadfastness of these principles. But he also suggests that the basic forces may have been radically different during the universe’s infancy, and suggests that they may continue a deeply hidden evolution. Perhaps most tantalizingly, Barrow theorizes about the realities that might one day be found in a universe with different parameters than our own.

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Atomic Accidents – Jim Mahaffey

by Myrna Posted on August 13, 2019

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Atomic Accidents

A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters: From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima

Jim Mahaffey

Genre: History

Price: $1.99

Publish Date: February 4, 2014

Publisher: Pegasus Books

Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC


A “delightfully astute” and “entertaining” history of the mishaps and meltdowns that have marked the path of scientific progress ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review). Radiation: What could go wrong? In short, plenty. From Marie Curie carrying around a vial of radium salt because she liked the pretty blue glow to the large-scale disasters at Chernobyl and Fukushima, dating back to the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. In this lively book, long-time advocate of continued nuclear research and nuclear energy James Mahaffey looks at each incident in turn and analyzes what happened and why, often discovering where scientists went wrong when analyzing past meltdowns. Every incident, while taking its toll, has led to new understanding of the mighty atom—and the fascinating frontier of science that still holds both incredible risk and great promise.  

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The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes – Donald Hoffman

by Myrna Posted on August 13, 2019

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The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes

Donald Hoffman

Genre: Science & Nature

Price: $14.99

Publish Date: August 13, 2019

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Seller: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.


Can we trust our senses to tell us the truth? Challenging leading scientific theories that claim that our senses report back objective reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that while we should take our perceptions seriously, we should not take them literally. How can it be possible that the world we see is not objective reality? And how can our senses be useful if they are not communicating the truth? Hoffman grapples with these questions and more over the course of this eye-opening work. Ever since Homo sapiens has walked the earth, natural selection has favored perception that hides the truth and guides us toward useful action, shaping our senses to keep us alive and reproducing. We observe a speeding car and do not walk in front of it; we see mold growing on bread and do not eat it. These impressions, though, are not objective reality. Just like a file icon on a desktop screen is a useful symbol rather than a genuine representation of what a computer file looks like, the objects we see every day are merely icons, allowing us to navigate the world safely and with ease. The real-world implications for this discovery are huge. From examining why fashion designers create clothes that give the illusion of a more “attractive” body shape to studying how companies use color to elicit specific emotions in consumers, and even dismantling the very notion that spacetime is objective reality, The Case Against Reality dares us to question everything we thought we knew about the world we see.

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The Trump administration gutted one of our most powerful environmental laws

by nickcotton73 Posted on August 12, 2019

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The Trump administration gutted one of our most powerful environmental laws

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Dragons of Eden – Carl Sagan

by Myrna Posted on August 12, 2019

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Dragons of Eden

Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

Carl Sagan

Genre: Environment

Price: $1.99

Publish Date: December 12, 1986

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Seller: Penguin Random House LLC


“A history of the human brain from the big bang, fifteen billion years ago, to the day before yesterday . . . It's a delight.”— The New York Times Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great reading adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends—and their amazing links to recent discoveries.  “How can I persuade every intelligent person to read this important and elegant book? . . . He talks about all kinds of things: the why of the pain of human childbirth . . . the reason for sleeping and dreaming . . . chimpanzees taught to communicate in deaf and dumb language . . . the definition of death . . . cloning . . . computers . . . intelligent life on other planets. . . . Fascinating . . . delightful.”— The Boston Globe “In some lost Eden where dragons ruled, the foundations of our intelligence were laid. . . . Carl Sagan takes us on a guided tour of that lost land. . . . Fascinating . . . entertaining . . . masterful.”— St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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The U.N. report calls for better farming. Which 2020 candidates have a plan for that?

by LottieHutson Posted on August 12, 2019

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The U.N. report calls for better farming. Which 2020 candidates have a plan for that?

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Burn. Build. Repeat: Why our wildfire policy is so deadly

by DelilahRegister Posted on August 11, 2019

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Poisoned – Alan Bell & Jan Schlichtmann

by Myrna Posted on August 11, 2019

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Poisoned

How a Crime-Busting Prosecutor Turned His Medical Mystery into a Crusade for Environmental Victims

Alan Bell & Jan Schlichtmann

Genre: Nature

Price: $1.99

Publish Date: April 4, 2017

Publisher: Skyhorse

Seller: SIMON AND SCHUSTER DIGITAL SALES INC


After years of prosecuting hard-core criminals, rising legal star Alan Bell took a private sector job in South Florida’s newest skyscraper. Suddenly, he suffered such bizarre medical symptoms, doctors suspected he’d been poisoned by the Mafia. Bell’s rapidly declining health forced him to flee his glamorous Miami life to a sterile “bubble” in the remote Arizona desert. As his career and marriage dissolved, Bell pursued medical treatments in a race against time, hoping to stay alive and raise his young daughter, his one desperate reason to keep going. He eventually discovered he wasn’t poisoned by a criminal, but by his office building. His search for a cure led him to discover the horrifying truth: his tragedy was just the tip of the iceberg. Millions of people fall ill and die each year because of toxic chemical exposures—without knowing they’re at risk. Stunned by what he discovered, Bell chose to fight back, turning his plight into an opportunity. Despite his precarious health, he began collaborating with scientists dedicated to raising awareness about this issue. Soon, he also found himself drawn back into the legal field, teaming up with top lawyers fighting for those who had already fallen ill. Both a riveting medical mystery and a cautionary tale, this book puts a human face on the hidden truths behind toxic dangers assaulting us in our everyday environments—and offers practical ways to protect ourselves and our children.

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Miss Leavitt’s Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe (Great Discoveries) – George Johnson

by Myrna Posted on August 10, 2019

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Miss Leavitt’s Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How to Measure the Universe (Great Discoveries)

George Johnson

Genre: Physics

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Publish Date: June 17, 2006

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Seller: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.


"A short, excellent account of [Leavitt’s] extraordinary life and achievements." —Simon Singh, New York Times Book Review George Johnson brings to life Henrietta Swan Leavitt, who found the key to the vastness of the universe—in the form of a “yardstick” suitable for measuring it. Unknown in our day, Leavitt was no more recognized in her own: despite her enormous achievement, she was employed by the Harvard Observatory as a mere number-cruncher, at a wage not dissimilar from that of workers in the nearby textile mills. Miss Leavitt’s Stars uncovers her neglected history.

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Pleased to Meet Me – Bill Sullivan

by Myrna Posted on August 10, 2019

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Pleased to Meet Me

Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are

Bill Sullivan

Genre: Life Sciences

Price: $12.99

Publish Date: August 6, 2019

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Seller: Penguin Random House LLC


Why are you attracted to a certain "type?" Why are you a morning person? Why do you vote the way you do? From a witty new voice in popular science comes a clever, life-changing look at what makes you you . "I can't believe I just said that." "What possessed me to do that?" "What's wrong with me?" We're constantly seeking answers to these fundamental human questions, and now, science has the answers. The foods we enjoy, the people we love, the emotions we feel, and the beliefs we hold can all be traced back to our DNA, germs, and environment. This witty, colloquial book is popular science at its best, describing in everyday language how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions. Mixing cutting-edge research and relatable humor, Pleased to Meet Me is filled with fascinating insights that shine a light on who we really are–and how we might become our best selves.

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