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"Nothing is as elemental, as essential to human life, as the air we breathe. Yet around the world, in rich countries and poor ones, it is quietly poisoning us. Air pollution prematurely kills seven million people every year, including more than one hundred thousand Americans. It is strongly linked to strokes, heart attacks, many kinds of cancer, dementia, and premature birth, among other ailments. In Choked, Beth Gardiner travels the world to tell...
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In 1965 English scientist James Lovelock had a flash of insight: the Earth is not just teeming with life; the Earth, in some sense, is life. He mulled this revolutionary idea over for several years, first with his close friend the novelist William Golding, and then in an extensive collaboration with the American scientist Lynn Margulis. In the early 1970s, he finally went public with the Gaia hypothesis, the idea that everything happens for an end:...
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This is a stunning visual guide to the life and works of entrepreneur Steve Jobs. Easily one of the most influential innovators of the twenty-first century, Steve Jobs has fundamentally shaped the way in which we communicate and, even more broadly, live our lives.
In this information-packed graphic biography, Steve Jobs' remarkable talent and genius are explored through bold design and original graphics. Kevin Lynch explores Jobs' journey from savvy...
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A study of "the hypocrisy of the game, capitalism, activism (a la Kaepernick), disrespect to female athletes, and who benefits from sports the most" (Electric Lit).
Part play-by-play, part op-ed, The Game Is Not a Game is an illuminating and unflinching examination of the good and evil in the sports industry. Liberating and provocative, with sharp wit and generous humor, Jackson's essays explore the role that sports plays in American society and...
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An enlightening exploration of the concept of listening and the evolving role of the listener from Beethoven to Charlie Parker to contemporary remixing.
In this intimate meditation on listening, Peter Szendy examines what the role of the listener is, and has been, through the centuries. The roles of the composer and the musician are clear, but where exactly does the listener stand in relation to music? What is the responsibility of the listener?...
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The famed mathematician and philosopher takes readers on a journey into a new scientific age, exploring topics from relativity to religion.
Alfred North Whitehead, one of the great figures in the philosophy of science, wrote this prescient work nearly a century ago. Yet, in an era that has us reckoning with science and technology's place and meaning in our lives, it remains as relevant as ever. Science and the Modern World puts scientific discovery...
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In Inventing Chemistry, historian John C. Powers turns his attention to Herman Boerhaave (1668—1738), a Dutch medical and chemical professor whose work reached a wide, educated audience and became the template for chemical knowledge in the eighteenth century.
The primary focus of this study is Boerhaave's educational philosophy, and Powers traces its development from Boerhaave's early days as a student in Leiden through his publication of the Elementa...
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A renowned mathematician and philosopher, and as well as recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bertrand Russell was acclaimed for his ability to address complex subjects in accessible ways. In this classic reference book, Russell delves into physics and relativity, helping everyday readers grasp the genius and implications of Albert Einstein's theory. When originally published in 1925, The ABC of Relativity brought science to a more general...
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Embark on a profound intellectual journey with "Echoes of Wisdom: Exploring Philosophy and Ethics." This thought-provoking anthology delves into the realms of human understanding, unraveling the intricate threads of philosophical inquiry and ethical contemplation.From the timeless questions of existence to the complexities of moral decision-making, each page resonates with the echoes of centuries-old wisdom. Readers will traverse diverse landscapes,...
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From visionary Silicon Valley entrepreneur Tom Siebel comes a penetrating examination of the new technologies that are disrupting business and government and how organizations can harness them to transform into digital enterprises. The confluence of four technologies elastic cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things writes Siebel, is fundamentally changing how business and government will operate in the 21st century....
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Embark on a captivating journey through the wisdom of the ages with "Popular Proverbs from Around the World with Meaning." • This enlightening collection brings together a treasure trove of timeless proverbs from diverse cultures, offering profound insights into the human experience.Dive into the rich world of global wisdom as you explore proverbs from countries spanning Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. • Each proverb is like a small window into the culture...
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The bestselling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple ponders what we truly know about reality.
Why the World Doesn't Seem to Make Sense is an eminently down-to-earth, practical, and non-technical response to the urgent questions posed by contemporary science and philosophy. This revised and updated edition of How the World Can Be the Way It Is includes new scientific understanding and clarification of some of its more complex ideas. Steve Hagen aims...
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A look at the destructive history of science-for-profit, including its toll on the US pandemic response, by the author of A People's History of Science.
Despite a facade of brilliant technological advances, American science has led humanity to the brink of interrelated disasters. In The Tragedy of American Science, historian of science Clifford D. Conner describes the dual processes by which this history has unfolded since the Second World War, addressing...
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Embarquez pour un voyage captivant à travers la sagesse des âges avec "Proverbes populaires du monde entier ayant un sens".• Cette collection éclairante rassemble un trésor de proverbes intemporels de diverses cultures, offrant un aperçu profond de l'expérience humaine.Plongez dans le monde riche de la sagesse mondiale en explorant les proverbes de pays allant de l'Afghanistan au Zimbabwe.• Chaque proverbe est comme une petite fenêtre sur...
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Tech experts Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever describe dozens of astonishing technological advances in this fascinating and thought-provoking book, which asks what kind of future lies ahead-Star Trek or Mad Max?
Breakthroughs such as personalized genomics, drones, self-driving vehicles, and artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand, the same technologies raise the specter of a frightening future-eugenics,...
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USA Today Bestseller: A top social media strategist explores how human connection drives success.
Technology continues to evolve and make our lives busier and more complicated, but it can never replace true human connection-our fundamental need to share information, stories, and emotions. Shareology explores the history, art, and science of sharing, and why sharing gives us a unique competitive advantage as individuals and brands.
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