As concise and enlightening as Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, this mind-expanding dive into the mystery of consciousness is an illuminating meditation on the self, free will, and felt experience....
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Author:Harris, AnnakaSummary: -
Cattail moonshine & milkweed medicine the curious stories of 43 amazing north American native plantsAuthor:Hartung, TammiSummary:History, literature, and botany meet in this charming tour of how humans have relied on plants to nourish, shelter, heal, clothe, and even entertain us. Did you know that during World War II, the US Navy paid kids to collect milkweed...
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Author:Howell, ElizabethSummary:With interviews from Chris Hadfield and Marc Garneau, the tale of Canada's involvement in international space exploration from the 1960s to the present day Canada is a small but mighty power in space exploration. After providing...
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Author:de Vries, GerardSummary:Bruno Latour is among the most important figures in contemporary philosophy and social science. His ethnographic studies have revolutionized our understanding of areas as diverse as science, law, politics and religion. To facilitate a...
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Dr. Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein, known both for his groundbreaking work in physics and cosmology and for his mischievous sense of humor. He educated millions of readers about the origins of the...
- Author:Lipton, BruceSummary:
Cette édition spécial 10ème anniversaire est une version qui a été mise à jour afin d'intégrer les découvertes scientifiques les plus récentes, très nombreuses depuis une dizaine d'années. « Biologie des croyances...
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Author:Ball, PhilipSummary:"Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it. "Since Niels Bohr said this many years ago, quantum mechanics has only been getting more shocking. We now realize that it's not really telling us that "weird" things...
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Who hasn't wished for a superpower? Maybe it's to be able to regenerate like Wolverine, or fly like Shazam? How about the ability to turn invisible like Violet Parr, or have superstrength like the Hulk? What about being able to control...
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Author:Lightman, Alan P.Summary:In a series of essays, Lightman explores the emotional life of science, the power of imagination, the creative moment, and the alternate ways in which scientists and humanists think about the world. Along the way, he provides in-depth...
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The creators of IFLScience present the most intriguing, off-beat, fascinating, and far-out facts about the universe that you should f*#ing know — right now!
117 Things You Should F*#ing Know About Your World is a compendium of... -
Author:NOLEN, StephanieSummary:In 1959, the doctor who supervised the selection of NASA's first astronauts concluded that women might actually be better for the job. After testing the top female pilots in the United States, Dr Randy Lovelace selected thirteen...
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