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  • The Truth About Tesla

    The Myth of the Lone Genius in the History of Innovation

    by Christopher Cooper ...
    A myth-busting biography of Nikola Tesla, the "enigmatic figure whose life and achievements appeal to historians, engineers, scientists, and many others" ( Library Journal).Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest electrical inventors who ever lived, was rescued from obscurity in recent years, restored to his rightful place among historical luminaries. We've been told that his contributions to humanity ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Blakes 7 Uprising

    by Christopher Cooper, Mark Plastow ...
    "There was an antique dressing table in the suite, very old and painted off-white with gold trim. She sat down in front of it and wiped away the layer of dust and blood that dulled the mirror, looking at the face which was reflected back at her. They'd had a name for that face: Jade. And the name alone had terrified them. She terrified them." Blake persuades the Liberator crew to join an uprising ... Read more

    $24.99 CAD

  • At the Pleasure of the Crown

    The Politics of Bureaucratic Appointments

    by Christopher A. Cooper ...
    Unlike most public servants, top administrators – those who manage thousands of personnel and oversee millions of dollars in public spending – are appointed by the head of government. At the Pleasure of the Crown is a detailed exploration of this central but overlooked aspect of governing.Christopher A. Cooper analyzes the appointment of deputy ministers in Canada’s provincial bureaucracies over ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Disaster

    Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security

    by Christopher Cooper, Robert Block ...
    Based on exclusive interviews, the inside story of how America's emergency response system failed and how it remains dangerously brokenWhen Hurricane Katrina roared ashore on the morning of August 29, 2005, federal and state officials were not prepared for the devastation it would bring—despite all the drills, exercises, and warnings. In this troubling exposé of what went wrong, Christopher Cooper ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • The Basics of Electronics

    by Christopher Cooper ...
    Series series Core Concepts
    Modern life makes extensive use of electronics. On a daily basis, we use smartphones, computers, and TVs in the home and robots in industry and commerce. This title outlines the development of electronics, from early vacuum tubes to today’s microchips. It explains how semiconductors work at the atomic level and how they are made into solid-state devices essential for the Internet and other ... Read more

    $40.79 CAD

  • Doctor Who: The Krillitane Storm

    by Christopher Cooper ...
    Series Book 21 - DOCTOR WHO
    When the TARDIS materialises in medieval Worcester, the Doctor finds the city seemingly deserted. He soon discovers its population are living in a state of terror, afraid to leave their homes after dark, for fear of meeting their doom at the hands of the legendary Devil's Huntsman.For months, people have been disappearing, and the Sheriff has imposed a strict curfew across the city, his militia ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

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  • The Basics of Nuclear Physics

    by Christopher Cooper ...
    Series series Core Concepts
    When we think of nuclear physics, we often think of the fraught issues of nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons. However, nuclear physics has many other practical applications, including in the fields of nuclear medicine, materials engineering, and geology and archaeology. The history of nuclear physics is full of fascinating figures--Rutherford, Geiger, Bohr, Einstein, Oppenheimer--and ... Read more

    $40.79 CAD

  • Kinetic Classrooms for All Learners

    A Guide to Developing Physical Activity Programs in Inclusive Settings

    Edited by Christopher Denning, Laura Hayden, Joseph N. Cooper ...
    Kinetic Classrooms for All Learners is an essential guide to developing inclusive and impactful kinesthetic programs in schools. Grounded in research and practice, this book underscores the essential role of physical activity and motor skill development in buoying academic achievement and personal growth for all children—including those with diverse abilities and those from under-resourced ... Read more

    $59.08 CAD

  • The Basics of Magnetism

    by Christopher Cooper ...
    Series series Core Concepts
    Page after page, this title proves that the power of attraction is undeniable. Readers move beyond a simple fascination with the power of magnets to a clear understanding of the science behind magnetics. Natural magnets, Earth's magnetic field, and the ties between electricity and magnetics are all featured, in addition to the creation and use of magnets in commercial and everyday applications. ... Read more

    $40.79 CAD

  • The Basics of Sound

    by Christopher Cooper ...
    Series series Core Concepts
    Ticking clocks, claps of thunder, the human voice—sound is anything that can be heard. Hearing sound is one thing, but understanding just how it works and what its properties are is quite another. Answering these questions and others concerning supersonic speed and breaking the sound barrier, how the human voice and ear work, and the age-old question of whether a tree falling in the forest ... Read more

    $40.79 CAD

  • Winnicott’s Letter to Bion

    Playing, Dreaming, and Beyond

    Edited by Steven H. Cooper, Christopher G. Lovett ...
    Series series The International Psychoanalytical Association International Psychoanalysis Library
    Winnicott’s Letter to Bion presents reflections on a fascinating moment in the history of psychoanalytic thinking.Donald Winnicott’s letter, sent on October 5, 1967, and conveying thoughts about two of Wilfred Bion’s papers, never received a response. In this book, international contributors elaborate on the contents of the letter, overlapping and divergent projects of the two psychoanalysts, and ... Read more

    Was $56.99 CAD Now $49.46 CAD

  • Exercise Testing and Interpretation

    A Practical Approach

    by Christopher B. Cooper, Thomas W. Storer ...
    This 2001 book provides a practical and systematic approach to the acquisition, interpretation, and reporting of physiologic responses to exercise. Pulmonologists, cardiologists, and sports physicians, as well as respiratory therapists and other allied health professionals will find this book an indispensable resource when learning to select proper instruments, identify the most appropriate test ... Read more

    $172.79 CAD