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  • The Science of Music

    How Technology has Shaped the Evolution of an Artform

    by Andrew May ...
    Music is shaped by the science of sound.How can music - an artform - have anything to do with science? Yet there are myriad ways in which the two are intertwined, from the basics of music theory and the design of instruments to hi-fi systems and how the brain processes music.Science writer Andrew May traces the surprising connections between science and music, from the theory of sound waves to the ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD

  • DD Sherman Tank Warriors

    The 13th/18th Royal Hussars through Dunkirk, D-Day and the Liberation of Europe

    by Andrew May ...
    When the amphibious Duplex Drive (DD) Sherman tanks of the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (QMO) touched down on the sand of Sword Beach as the vanguard of the D-Day invasion, ahead of the infantry and Commandos, it was the culmination of an evolution spanning several years. Switching roles from a mounted regiment in India, into a mechanized, armored cavalry regiment, they fought in France in 1940, then ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How Space Physics Really Works

    Lessons from Well-Constructed Science Fiction

    by Andrew May ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    There is a huge gulf between the real physics of space travel and the way it is commonly portrayed in movies and TV shows. That’s not because space physics is difficult or obscure – most of the details were understood by the end of the 18th century – but because it can often be bafflingly counter-intuitive for a general audience. The purpose of this book isn’t to criticize or debunk popular sci-fi ... Read more

    $38.49 CAD

  • Fake Physics: Spoofs, Hoaxes and Fictitious Science

    by Andrew May ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    People are used to seeing “fake physics” in science fiction – concepts like faster-than-light travel, antigravity and time travel to name a few. The fiction label ought to be a giveaway, but some SF writers – especially those with a background in professional science – are so adept at “technobabble” that it can be difficult to work out what is fake and what is real. To confuse matters further, ... Read more

    $38.49 CAD

  • The Antigravity Enigma

    Fiction, Fringe Science, and Modern Physics

    by Andrew May ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    From magic carpets to hoverboards and space drives, the human imagination has always seen antigravity as the ultimate aspirational symbol of power over nature. It featured prominently in the technologically optimistic science fiction of the mid-20th century, and remains popular with amateur theorists hoping to make a world-shaking breakthrough, and those seeking to explain UFO sightings in terms ... Read more

    $29.49 CAD

  • Thanksgiving Stories

    Classic Holiday Tales of Gratitude, Family, Community, and New England Tradition

    by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Maud Lindsay, Olive Thorne Miller, Winthrop Packard, Kate Upson Clark, Alfred Gatty, Albert F. Blaisdell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, J. T. Trowbridge, Eleanor L. Skinner, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Phila Butler Bowman, Katherine Grace Hulbert, Agnes Carr, Isabel Gordon Curtis, P. J. Stahl, Sheldon C. Stoddard, Francis K. Ball, R. K. Munkittrick, E. S. Brooks, Emily Hewitt Leland, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft, L. B. Pingree, Sophie Swet ...
    Thanksgiving Stories gathers a capacious body of nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century writing around gratitude, hospitality, family memory, rural custom, and the ethical claims of communal celebration. Its selections range from sentimental domestic sketches and children's tales to regional realism, moral fables, humorous episodes, and more reflective narratives of deprivation and generosity. By ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Thanksgiving: Heart-Warming Stories for Children

    by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Maud Lindsay, Olive Thorne Miller, Winthrop Packard, Kate Upson Clark, Alfred Gatty, Albert F. Blaisdell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, J. T. Trowbridge, Eleanor L. Skinner, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Phila Butler Bowman, Katherine Grace Hulbert, Agnes Carr, Isabel Gordon Curtis, P. J. Stahl, Sheldon C. Stoddard, Francis K. Ball, R. K. Munkittrick, E. S. Brooks, Emily Hewitt Leland, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft, L. B. Pingree, Sophie Swet ...
    Thanksgiving: Heart-Warming Stories for Children is a delightful anthology that traverses the vivid tapestry of Thanksgiving celebrations, highlighting tales that celebrate gratitude, family, and the spirit of giving. The collection spans a wide range of literary styles, from stirring parables to enchanting fables, rich with the atmospheric charm of bygone eras. Each story, crafted to touch both ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Thanksgiving Tales for Children

    by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Mrs. Alfred Gatty, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Maud Lindsay, Amy Ella Blanchard, Olive Thorne Miller, Winthrop Packard, Kate Upson Clark, Albert F. Blaisdell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, J. T. Trowbridge, Eleanor L. Skinner, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Phila Butler Bowman, Katherine Grace Hulbert, Agnes Carr, Isabel Gordon Curtis, P. J. Stahl, Sheldon C. Stoddard, Francis K. Ball, R. K. Munkittrick, E. S. Brooks, Miss L. B. Pingree, Emily Hewitt Leland, Sophie Swett, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft ...
    Diving into the rich tapestry of 'Thanksgiving Tales for Children,' readers are treated to an anthology that weaves together the threads of gratitude, family, and the warmth of communal gatherings. This collection spans a remarkable range of literary forms—from enchanting fairy tales to poignant moral stories—all capturing the essence of Thanksgiving. Within its pages, mythological inflections ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Thanksgiving Stories

    Collection of 40+ Tales

    by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Maud Lindsay, Olive Thorne Miller, Winthrop Packard, Kate Upson Clark, Alfred Gatty, Albert F. Blaisdell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, J. T. Trowbridge, Eleanor L. Skinner, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Phila Butler Bowman, Katherine Grace Hulbert, Agnes Carr, Isabel Gordon Curtis, P. J. Stahl, Sheldon C. Stoddard, Francis K. Ball, R. K. Munkittrick, E. S. Brooks, Emily Hewitt Leland, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft, L. B. Pingree, Sophie Swet ...
    Thanksgiving Stories offers a vibrant tapestry of narratives capturing the spirit of gratitude and togetherness inherent in the Thanksgiving tradition. Spanning a range of literary styles from heartfelt family tales to whimsical fables, this anthology captures diverse aspects of this autumnal celebration. Each story provides a window into the cultural and historical context of Thanksgiving, ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Eyes in the Sky

    Space Telescopes from Hubble to Webb

    by Andrew May ...
    Over 50 years ago, astronomers launched the world's first orbiting telescope to gaze further into outer space to examine anything that appears in the sky above our heads, from comets and planets to galaxy clusters and stars. Since then, almost 100 space telescopes have been launched from Earth and are orbiting our planet, with 26 still active and relaying information back to us.As a result of ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Astrobiology

    The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe

    by Andrew May ...
    Series Book 0 - Hot Science
    Extraterrestrial life is a common theme inscience fiction, but is it a serious prospect in the real world? Astrobiologyis the emerging field of science that seeks to answer this question.The possibility of life elsewhere in the cosmosis one of the most profound subjects that human beings can ponder. AstrophysicistAndrew May gives an expert overview of our current state of knowledge, lookingat how ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Destination Mars

    The Story of our Quest to Conquer the Red Planet

    by Andrew May ...
    Series series Hot Science
    Mars is back. Suddenly everyone – from Elon Musk to Ridley Scott to Donald Trump – is talking about going to the Red Planet.When the Apollo astronauts walked on the Moon in 1969, many people imagined Mars would be next. However NASA's Viking 1, which landed in 1976, was just a robot. The much-anticipated crewed mission failed to materialise, defeated by a combination of technological and political ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook