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The Universe and Solar System Series: The Life Cycle of Stars

by Alana Monet-Telfer ...

Series series The Universe and Solar System Series
Universe and Solar System Series: The Life Cycle of StarsHaving trouble on Physics? Need to find out information about the life cycles of stars and what causes their birth and death? This is an excellent book if you need, or want; to learn about the complete life cycle of stars including their characteristics and how their life span is calculated.All of the information in my eBook has been ... Read more

$9.32 CAD

Universe and Solar System Series: The Life Cycle of StarsHaving trouble on Physics? Need to find out information about the life cycles of stars and what causes their birth and death? This is an excellent book if you need, or want; to learn about the complete life cycle of stars including their characteristics and how their life span is calculated.All of the information in my eBook has been
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Mathematical Modelling of Zombies

Edited by Robert Smith? ...

In this terrible new COVID-19 world, the University of Ottawa is doing its part by offering a 50% discount on this very important book. We decided not to rewrite the witty book description, though we realize it is tone-deaf at the present moment, as we wanted to give readers a sense of the tone of this title. But don’t be deceived: while a fun read, this book will help you better understand how ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

In this terrible new COVID-19 world, the University of Ottawa is doing its part by offering a 50% discount on this very important book. We decided not to rewrite the witty book description, though we realize it is tone-deaf at the present moment, as we wanted to give readers a sense of the tone of this title. But don’t be deceived: while a fun read, this book will help you better understand how
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The Large Hadron Collider

The Extraordinary Story of the Higgs Boson and Other Stuff That Will Blow Your Mind

by Don Lincoln ...

An insider's history of the world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider: why it was built, how it works, and the importance of what it has revealed.Since 2008 scientists have conducted experiments in a hyperenergized, 17-mile supercollider beneath the border of France and Switzerland. The Large Hadron Collider (or what scientists call "the LHC") is one of the wonders of the ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

An insider's history of the world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider: why it was built, how it works, and the importance of what it has revealed.Since 2008 scientists have conducted experiments in a hyperenergized, 17-mile supercollider beneath the border of France and Switzerland. The Large Hadron Collider (or what scientists call "the LHC") is one of the wonders of the
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Une brève histoire du futur. Comment la science va changer le monde

by Michio Kaku ...

Translated by Olivier Courcelle ...

Faire surgir de la matière à partir du néant, créer des formes de vie inédites, exploiter l’énergie des étoiles : quelles percées scientifiques nous attendent d’ici à 2100 ? En quoi vont-elles révolutionner notre quotidien ? Pour le savoir, suivez Michio Kaku, spécialiste mondial de la théorie des cordes, et entreprenez un voyage dans le temps ! Découvrez une vision stupéfiante de notre futur, ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Faire surgir de la matière à partir du néant, créer des formes de vie inédites, exploiter l’énergie des étoiles : quelles percées scientifiques nous attendent d’ici à 2100 ? En quoi vont-elles révolutionner notre quotidien ? Pour le savoir, suivez Michio Kaku, spécialiste mondial de la théorie des cordes, et entreprenez un voyage dans le temps ! Découvrez une vision stupéfiante de notre futur,
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Principes mathématiques de la Philosophie Naturelle

by Isaac Newton ...

Isaac Newton (4 janvier 1643 G – 31 mars 1727 G, ou 25 décembre 1642 J – 20 mars 1727 J)N 1 est un philosophe, mathématicien, physicien, alchimiste, astronome et théologien anglais, puis britannique.Cet ouvrage: Principes mathématiques de la Philosophie Naturelle 2,3, écrit en 1686, est considéré comme une œuvre majeure dans l'histoire de la science. C'est dans celui-ci qu'il décrit la loi ... Read more

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Isaac Newton (4 janvier 1643 G – 31 mars 1727 G, ou 25 décembre 1642 J – 20 mars 1727 J)N 1 est un philosophe, mathématicien, physicien, alchimiste, astronome et théologien anglais, puis britannique.Cet ouvrage: Principes mathématiques de la Philosophie Naturelle 2,3, écrit en 1686, est considéré comme une œuvre majeure dans l'histoire de la science. C'est dans celui-ci qu'il décrit la loi
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The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science

Confronting Myths of the Health and Fitness Industry

by Nicholas Tiller ...

The global health and fitness industry is worth an estimated $4 trillion. We spend $90 billion each year on health club memberships and $100 billion each year on dietary supplements. In such an industrial climate, lax regulations on the products we are sold (supplements, fad-diets, training programs, gadgets, and garments) result in marketing campaigns underpinned by strong claims and weak ... Read more

$56.99 CAD

The global health and fitness industry is worth an estimated $4 trillion. We spend $90 billion each year on health club memberships and $100 billion each year on dietary supplements. In such an industrial climate, lax regulations on the products we are sold (supplements, fad-diets, training programs, gadgets, and garments) result in marketing campaigns underpinned by strong claims and weak
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MATLAB for Beginners: A Gentle Approach - Revised Edition

by Peter Kattan ...

This book is written for beginners and students who wish to learn MATLAB. One of the objectives of writing this book is to introduce MATLAB to students in high schools. The material presented is very easy and simple to understand - written in a gentle manner. The topics covered in the book include arithmetic operations, variables, mathematical functions, complex numbers, vectors, matrices, ... Read more

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This book is written for beginners and students who wish to learn MATLAB. One of the objectives of writing this book is to introduce MATLAB to students in high schools. The material presented is very easy and simple to understand - written in a gentle manner. The topics covered in the book include arithmetic operations, variables, mathematical functions, complex numbers, vectors, matrices,
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Manuel de gestion des émotions

by Jacques Regard ...

Series series Les manuels de développement personnel
On pouffe de rire quand il ne le faudrait pas, on pleure de joie, on se dope à l'adrénaline, on voit rouge hors de propos... Pour le meilleur et pour le pire, quels que soient nos fonctionnements psychologiques ou nos cultures, les émotions rythment nos vies sans qu'il nous soit toujours donné de les comprendre ou d'en connaître le maniement.Les émotions ont toutes un rôle à jouer, mais elles nous ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

On pouffe de rire quand il ne le faudrait pas, on pleure de joie, on se dope à l'adrénaline, on voit rouge hors de propos... Pour le meilleur et pour le pire, quels que soient nos fonctionnements psychologiques ou nos cultures, les émotions rythment nos vies sans qu'il nous soit toujours donné de les comprendre ou d'en connaître le maniement.Les émotions ont toutes un rôle à jouer, mais elles nous
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Voyager dans le temps

La physique moderne et la temporalité

by Marc Lachièze-Rey ...

Series series Science ouverte
L’idée de voyage temporel est l’une des plus séduisantes que nous propose la littérature, de science-fiction en particulier. Mais l’examen de ses évocations révèle bien vite contradictions, incohérences, paradoxes… Peut-on tenter, à la lumière des acquis de la science contemporaine, de réfléchir à ce que seraient des voyages dans le temps et d’évaluer leur possibilité effective ?Cet ouvrage nous ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

L’idée de voyage temporel est l’une des plus séduisantes que nous propose la littérature, de science-fiction en particulier. Mais l’examen de ses évocations révèle bien vite contradictions, incohérences, paradoxes… Peut-on tenter, à la lumière des acquis de la science contemporaine, de réfléchir à ce que seraient des voyages dans le temps et d’évaluer leur possibilité effective ?Cet ouvrage nous
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A Fever in Salem

A New Interpretation of the New England Witch Trials

by Laurie Winn Carlson ...

This new interpretation of the New England Witch Trials offers an innovative, well-grounded explanation of witchcraft's link to organic illness. While most historians have concentrated on the accused, Laurie Winn Carlson focuses on the afflicted. Systematically comparing the symptoms recorded in colonial diaries and court records to those of the encephalitis epidemic in the early twentieth century ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

This new interpretation of the New England Witch Trials offers an innovative, well-grounded explanation of witchcraft's link to organic illness. While most historians have concentrated on the accused, Laurie Winn Carlson focuses on the afflicted. Systematically comparing the symptoms recorded in colonial diaries and court records to those of the encephalitis epidemic in the early twentieth century
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The Science of Golf

The Math, Technology, and Data

by Will Haskett ...

The perfect gift for golf enthusiasts of all experience levels!In The Science of Golf, seasoned sports broadcaster Will Haskett examines the science behind the beloved sport of golf. The author covers topics like the swing, the body, the mind, the equipment, the agronomy of the course, analytics, and much more. Haskett explains what makes the ball fly, how different swings can accomplish the same ... Read more

$15.83 CAD

The perfect gift for golf enthusiasts of all experience levels!In The Science of Golf, seasoned sports broadcaster Will Haskett examines the science behind the beloved sport of golf. The author covers topics like the swing, the body, the mind, the equipment, the agronomy of the course, analytics, and much more. Haskett explains what makes the ball fly, how different swings can accomplish the same
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Manuel de fabrication du savon

Je fabrique mes savons facilement

by E. G. Thomssen ...

Dans le présent ouvrage, l’auteur a essayé d'expliquer brièvement, clairement, et complètement la fabrication du savon en utilisant un langage compréhensible par tous ceux qui sont intéressés à cette industrie. Dans de nombreux cas, les petites usines trouvent nécessaire de se passer des services d’un chimiste, de telle manière qu’il est nécessaire au savonnier d’effectuer ses propres tests. Les ... Read more

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Dans le présent ouvrage, l’auteur a essayé d'expliquer brièvement, clairement, et complètement la fabrication du savon en utilisant un langage compréhensible par tous ceux qui sont intéressés à cette industrie. Dans de nombreux cas, les petites usines trouvent nécessaire de se passer des services d’un chimiste, de telle manière qu’il est nécessaire au savonnier d’effectuer ses propres tests. Les
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Science of Chocolate

by Stephen T Beckett ...

The Science of Chocolate leads the reader to an understanding of the complete chocolate making process and includes the ways in which basic science plays a vital role in its manufacture, testing and consumption. Originally based upon a talk to encourage school children to study science, the book is now widely used within industry and academia.The third edition of this international best seller has ... Read more

$40.99 CAD

The Science of Chocolate leads the reader to an understanding of the complete chocolate making process and includes the ways in which basic science plays a vital role in its manufacture, testing and consumption. Originally based upon a talk to encourage school children to study science, the book is now widely used within industry and academia.The third edition of this international best seller has
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Science and Cooking

Physics Meets Food, From Homemade to Haute Cuisine

by Michael Brenner, Pia Sörensen, David Weitz ...

Based on the popular Harvard University and edX course, Science and Cooking explores the scientific basis of why recipes work.The spectacular culinary creations of modern cuisine are the stuff of countless articles and social media feeds. But to a scientist they are also perfect pedagogical explorations into the basic scientific principles of cooking. In Science and Cooking, Harvard professors ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Based on the popular Harvard University and edX course, Science and Cooking explores the scientific basis of why recipes work.The spectacular culinary creations of modern cuisine are the stuff of countless articles and social media feeds. But to a scientist they are also perfect pedagogical explorations into the basic scientific principles of cooking. In Science and Cooking, Harvard professors
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The Norm Chronicles

Stories and Numbers About Danger and Death

by Michael Blastland, David Spiegelhalter ...

Is it safer to fly or take the train? How dangerous is skydiving? And is eating that extra sausage going to kill you? We've all heard the statistics for risky activities, but what do they mean in the real world? In The Norm Chronicles, journalist Michael Blastland and risk expert David Spiegelhalter explore these questions through the stories of average Norm and an ingenious measurement called the ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Is it safer to fly or take the train? How dangerous is skydiving? And is eating that extra sausage going to kill you? We've all heard the statistics for risky activities, but what do they mean in the real world? In The Norm Chronicles, journalist Michael Blastland and risk expert David Spiegelhalter explore these questions through the stories of average Norm and an ingenious measurement called the
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CURSO ESOTERICO DE LA KABALA

La Ciencia de los Números y La Interpretación del Tarot Egipcio

by Samael Aun Weor ...

Este Libro está dedicado a enseñarnos la maravillosa ciencia de los números, por medio de la cual podemos desembarazarnos de situaciones psíquicamente torturantes, provocadas por circunstancias del diario vivir que convierten nuestra mente en un laberinto de dudas, de miedos, de pasiones, de errores, de depresiones, de precipitaciones, etc.La Kábala es la ciencia de los números. Los números son ... Read more

$6.73 CAD

Este Libro está dedicado a enseñarnos la maravillosa ciencia de los números, por medio de la cual podemos desembarazarnos de situaciones psíquicamente torturantes, provocadas por circunstancias del diario vivir que convierten nuestra mente en un laberinto de dudas, de miedos, de pasiones, de errores, de depresiones, de precipitaciones, etc.La Kábala es la ciencia de los números. Los números son
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The Technician's Handbook

by Various anonymous Naval Personnel ...

Series series navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series
This is a companion to the Navy Electricity and Electonics Training Series, it include lots of useful formulas and nomenclature used in US Navy equipment.This high quality rendition was abridged and converted for viewing on electronic devices and includes many illustrations and schematics painstakingly recovered from the original materials. . ... Read more

$4.23 CAD

This is a companion to the Navy Electricity and Electonics Training Series, it include lots of useful formulas and nomenclature used in US Navy equipment.This high quality rendition was abridged and converted for viewing on electronic devices and includes many illustrations and schematics painstakingly recovered from the original materials. .
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Our Own Devices

How Technology Remakes Humanity

by Edward Tenner ...

This delightful and instructive history of invention shows why National Public Radio dubbed Tenner “the philosopher of everyday technology.” Looking at how our inventions have impacted our world in ways we never intended or imagined, he shows that the things we create have a tendency to bounce back and change us.The reclining chair, originally designed for brief, healthful relaxation, has become ... Read more

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This delightful and instructive history of invention shows why National Public Radio dubbed Tenner “the philosopher of everyday technology.” Looking at how our inventions have impacted our world in ways we never intended or imagined, he shows that the things we create have a tendency to bounce back and change us.The reclining chair, originally designed for brief, healthful relaxation, has become
... Read more
Cone Beam CT and 3D imaging

A Practical Guide

Edited by Pietro Caruso, Enzo Silvestri, Luca Maria Sconfienza ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become the standard of reference in dental imaging. The distribution of CBCT devices is increasingly wide, and the number of required examinations is constantly growing. In this setting, it is now essential that medical and technical staff receive specific training in the use of CBCT and that technical guidelines for CBCT examinations are established. This ... Read more

$128.99 CAD

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become the standard of reference in dental imaging. The distribution of CBCT devices is increasingly wide, and the number of required examinations is constantly growing. In this setting, it is now essential that medical and technical staff receive specific training in the use of CBCT and that technical guidelines for CBCT examinations are established. This
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Karate Science

Dynamic Movement

by J. D. Swanson, Ph.D. ...

Series series Martial Science
Dynamics, motion, sensation...they are karate's connective tissue―and they are the heart of this book.Karate Science: Dynamic Movement will help you understand the mechanics of the human body. Swanson describes these principles in incredible detail, drawing on examples from several styles of karate, as well as aikido, taekwondo, and judo. Whatever your martial background, applying this knowledge ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dynamics, motion, sensation...they are karate's connective tissue―and they are the heart of this book.Karate Science: Dynamic Movement will help you understand the mechanics of the human body. Swanson describes these principles in incredible detail, drawing on examples from several styles of karate, as well as aikido, taekwondo, and judo. Whatever your martial background, applying this knowledge
... Read more
Getting to the Heart of Science Communication

A Guide to Effective Engagement

by Faith Kearns ...

At a community fire day in a northern California town several years ago, author Faith Kearns gave a talk on building fire-safe houses able to withstand increasingly common wildfires. Much to her surprise, Kearns was confronted by an audience member whose house had recently burned. What she thought was straightforward, helpful scientific information had instead retraumatized audience members, ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

At a community fire day in a northern California town several years ago, author Faith Kearns gave a talk on building fire-safe houses able to withstand increasingly common wildfires. Much to her surprise, Kearns was confronted by an audience member whose house had recently burned. What she thought was straightforward, helpful scientific information had instead retraumatized audience members,
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Introduction to Statistics Through Resampling Methods and R

by Phillip I. Good ...

A highly accessible alternative approach to basic statistics Praise for the First Edition: "Certainly one of the most impressive little paperback 200-page introductory statistics books that I will ever see . . . it would make a good nightstand book for every statistician."—TechnometricsWritten in a highly accessible style, Introduction to Statistics through Resampling Methods and R, Second Edition ... Read more

$79.99 CAD

A highly accessible alternative approach to basic statistics Praise for the First Edition: "Certainly one of the most impressive little paperback 200-page introductory statistics books that I will ever see . . . it would make a good nightstand book for every statistician."—TechnometricsWritten in a highly accessible style, Introduction to Statistics through Resampling Methods and R, Second Edition
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On Light and Other High Frequency Phenomena

by Nikola Tesla ...

Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. ... Read more

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Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity.
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Fluke

The Math and Myth of Coincidence

by Joseph Mazur ...

A mathematical guide to understanding why life can seem to be one big coincidence-and why the odds of just about everything are better than we would think.What are the chances? This is the question we ask ourselves when we encounter the strangest and most seemingly impossible coincidences, like the woman who won the lottery four times or the fact that Lincoln's dreams foreshadowed his own ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

A mathematical guide to understanding why life can seem to be one big coincidence-and why the odds of just about everything are better than we would think.What are the chances? This is the question we ask ourselves when we encounter the strangest and most seemingly impossible coincidences, like the woman who won the lottery four times or the fact that Lincoln's dreams foreshadowed his own
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