Science & Math

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Author of Single Digits Marc Chamberland provides his take on the significance of the single digits excluding zero (zero’s significance is so great it can fill a book all by itself).

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“Be proud of who you are and recognize that your unique combination of genetics, brain chemistry and personality could land you in the pages of history.”

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“Stephen Tomecek and Fred Harper together succeed in making Earth science fun.”

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“a well-rounded book . . . It will broaden your knowledge and may lead to you to consider allergy in new ways.”

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“a compelling book that will enrich your knowledge of genetics and its potential.”

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Editor Mercia Pitici’s intent is clear; “I want accessible but nontrivial content that presents for mathematicians and for the general public a wide assortment of informed and insightful perspectiv

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“an eye-opening book enriched by facts, figures, and heartbreaking stories, the addiction parallel of Professor Mukherjee’s The Emperor of All Maladies.”

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“a challenging book that covers a wide span of scientific, social, and public policy issues. . . . an excellent resource . . .”

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“There has been some controversy over the publication of Building the H Bomb and with the threat of censorship over national security concerns.”

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The Eureka Factor is a plunge into the neuroscience of insight. Where do brainwaves come from? And how can we have more of them?

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“a very valuable resource for those who want to understand this problem and move beyond rhetoric to reality.”

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The preface of Mathematics Without Apologies is certain to discourage readers that are expecting a “popular” mathematics text from reading further.

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“the most fun-filled math puzzle book this reviewer has ever reviewed—a mathematical puzzle book that is sure to hold a puzzle enthusiast‘s attention for hours.”

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The Fascinating World of Graph Theory is readable and “student-friendly”—more so than the typical math textbook . . .”

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This short book provides an upbeat but realistic portrayal of multiple sclerosis (MS), with enlightening illustrations and enough detail for those reading it to be educated without being overwhelme

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The Teenage Brain is a valuable resource for parents, youth workers, educators, and anyone involved with teens in any way.

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“For some, it’s the journey and not the destination.”

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“Just in time to address those extra holiday pounds comes a practical guide to natural sugars and artificial sweeteners that explodes some long-held myths along the way.”

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“Fast computers coupled with biological knowledge can let us understand the workings of a wedge of actual brain tissue.

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“[C]yber secrets are hard to keep and easy to exploit, to the effect that “today’s secret NSA programs are tomorrow’s PhD dissertations and the next day’s hacker tools.”

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Sex, Love and DNA is a wonderful introduction to genetics.

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“Beetle-maniacs” will adore this beautifully illustrated, comprehensive volume written by the renowned entomologist Arthur Evans.

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“This is a book you’ll want to drink up, making a point to remember the information tidbits you want to pull out to amaze and amuse your friends at the next wedding, dinner, or cocktail par

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