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In this groundbreaking book, physicist Gerald Schroeder takes on skeptics from both sides of the cosmological debate, arguing that science and the Bible are not at odds concerning the origin of the universe. Line drawings.続きを見る

A unique monograph describing plant-herbivore interactions in the context of large African herbivorous mammals.続きを見る

In the manner of Barbara Tuchman and Paul Johnson, a superior, popular account of how five plants--quinine, sugar, tea, cotton and the potato--have determined the course of history. Illustrated.続きを見る

Harvard professor Stephen J. Gould, on CNN's Crossfire in November of 1999, said no legitimate scientist in the world believes the Genesis account of creation. So the question was posed, Would any educated, self-respecting scientist with a PhD advocate a literal interpretation of the six days of c……続きを見る

Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin's "The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a wo……続きを見る

In "The End of Certainty", world-renowned chemist Ilya Prigogine draws together probability and certainty, Einstein and Shakespeare, and chaos and complexity to explain why our fundamental beliefs about time are wrong. Prigogine's work formulates a groundbreaking link between instability and chaos……続きを見る

Animal Behavior" looks at the fascinating activities of animals as they progress from birth to maturity-how they attract a mate and care for their young, find shelter and food, defend themselves, navigate sometimes vast distances and survive the many challenges of life.Written by a team of interna……続きを見る

Generations have delighted in this guide to the myths and legends surrounding stars and constellations. Captivating retellings of the origins and histories of the ancient star groups include stories of Pegasus, Ursa Major, the Pleiades, the signs of the zodiac, and other constellations. "Classic."……続きを見る

In this masterfully written and brilliantly informed work, Dr. Rhorne, the Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, leads readers through an elegant, always human, tapestry of interlocking themes, answering the great question: what principles control our universe and why do physicists ……続きを見る

With his conversational style and more than 100 original illustrations, the popular author and artist explains "elementary meteorology so clearly that the completely uninformed can gain an immediate understanding." -- "San Francisco Chronicle."続きを見る

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms" is indispensable to anyone fascinated by mushrooms and other fungi. Lavishly illustrated, it contains detailed information about 420 types of mushrooms and other fungi found in the United States and Europe. The comprehensive introduction provides general info……続きを見る

Tripling as a geology primer, an autobiography, and a panorama of the nation, bejeweled with splendid vignettes and set-pieces, "Annals of the Former World" offers a view of America like no other. . . . Yield to its geopoetry and have your eyes opened to a barely known aspect of the continent."--R……続きを見る

When Tusko the Elephant woke in his pen at the Lincoln Park Zoo on the morning of August 3, 1962, little did he know that he was about to become the test subject in an experiment to determine what happens to an elephant given a massive dose of LSD. In Elephants on Acid, Alex Boese reveals to reade……続きを見る

Explores the relationship between society and the physical world through representation -- the artistic re-creation of the physical world -- which reflects interpretation.続きを見る

This two-part, fifth edition has been updated to reflect advances in the field since the previous edition, especially in computational chemistry. Part A covers the basis of fundamental structural topics and basic mechanistic types.続きを見る

This book pairs a brief geological history of the N.C./S.C. region with 31 field trips to easily accessible, often familiar sites in both states where readers can observe firsthand the evidence of geologic change found in rocks, river basins, mountains, waterfalls, and coastal land formations. Geo……続きを見る

Distinguished physicist examines emotive significance of time, time order of mechanics, time direction of thermodynamics and microstatistics, time direction of macrostatistics, time of quantum physics, more. 1971 edition.続きを見る

The latest installment of the wildly successful "Exploring" series, this textbook supplement explains physics in remarkable clear detail. Complemented with black-and-white illustrations, the book uses ordinary speech to explain the concepts of physics. The author's goal is to "write at a 6th grade……続きを見る

Informative travel companions about roadside terrain and geology with photos, diagrams, and glossary.続きを見る

* Designed to support Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) * Chemactivities for use in any GOB classroom and with any GOB textbook * Promote a student-focused, active classroom with a wide range of activities続きを見る

From alders to yellowbells, 60 Montana plants are featured in this guide. Each illustrated entry also gives a detailed description of the plant and its habitat and range.続きを見る