West - Science & Nature 1

To live meaningfully in a digital age, we must reckon with impermanence. There's rot in the foundation of the web. A cherished blog vanishes while an adolescent fan page refuses to stay deleted. Sup……続きを見る

**"This is science writing as wonder and as inspiration." ーThe Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal From one of the most influential scientists of our time, a dazzling exploration of the hidden ……続きを見る

This second volume of the multi-volume Fractional Calculus for Skeptics explores the concept of “roughness” and its applications in complex systems. It demonstrates how fractional calculus offers va……続きを見る

¿Qué está pasando exactamente con el trigo? El glifosato se ha convertido en el herbicida más utilizado de la historia, con un aumento de su uso de entre 100 y 300 veces desde finales de la década d……続きを見る

What indeed is going on with wheat? Glyphosate has become the most widely used herbicide in history, with usage increasing 100 to 300-fold since the late 1970s, resulting in its presence in 60% to 8……続きを見る

An essential "one-stop” guide to chemical process design andevaluation The fifth edition of Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers is a major revision of the popular fourth edition. There……続きを見る

Two life-changing events happen in this last volume of B.B.'s Have Dog Will Travel series. They are included along with five "dog vacations" which begin in July 2011 and conclude in August 2012. Man……続きを見る

In the flickering dawn of cinema, one man's genius lit the screenーonly to be extinguished in shadows of betrayal and mystery. Louis Le Prince, the enigmatic French artist turned inventor, dared to ……続きを見る

Fat Daisy, a 16-pound Chihuahua who outgrew her teacup after the birth of her four puppies, has been struggling to regain her toy figure ever since. But what this girl lacks in the lean and mean dep……続きを見る

Ancient Aliens: The Ultimate Guide reveals compelling evidence of extraterrestrial influence on humanity’s history and evolution through a science-driven, multidisciplinary lens. This book offers: I……続きを見る

In the harsh winter of 1779, as the leader of a flotilla of settlers, John Donelson loaded his family and thirty slaves into a forty-foot flatboat at the present site of Kingsport, Tennessee. Their ……続きを見る

Contestatory and Creative Poetics for a Time of Climate Catastrophe: Volume 1: Per Se is an extended narrative meditation upon the meaning of per se, which generally denotes the thing-in-itself, for……続きを見る

Bobtail Henley wird von den Züchtern als "nicht geeignet" aussortiert und in einer Hütte sich selbst überlassen. Kurz bevor er dort qualvoll stirbt, findet ihn eine Tierschützerin. Henley wird zu ei……続きを見る

In "A-B-C of Electricity," Wm. H. Meadowcroft presents a comprehensive exploration of electrical principles, seamlessly blending technical exposition with accessible language. The book serves as an ……続きを見る

In "A Brief History of Forestry," B. E. Fernow presents a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of forestry practices and the pivotal role they play in environmental sustainability. Fernow's an……続きを見る

In "California Collection," John Muir exquisitely captures the breathtaking beauty and intricate ecosystems of California's natural landscapes. Written in a lyrical prose that intertwines scientific……続きを見る

Unlock the transformative power of sound with TUNING IN, your comprehensive guide to frequency meditation ー where ancient wisdom meets modern science. Whether you're seeking deep healing, heightene……続きを見る

A Journey Through the Hidden Language of the Universe What if the universe is not random, but composed of a deep, sacred orderーone that speaks in the language of shapes, spirals, and patterns? Full……続きを見る

The go-to intelligence expert and author of MI6 has "provided the clearest review of GCHQ and its predecessors in a publicly available book" ( Firetrench). Signal intelligence is the most secret, an……続きを見る

Highly recommended by the Journal of Official Statistics, The American Statistician, and other top statistical journals, Applied Survey Data Analysis, Third Edition provides an up-to-date overview o……続きを見る

What the Koda book is about. Koda Bear, the hero of this story, an incredibly inelligent Red Tabby Maine has run away from home and has come to adopt and live with the writer. They first accidentall……続きを見る

Unlock the Secrets of the Feathered World: Decipher the Hidden Messages of Birds and Transform Your Understanding of Nature Are you fascinated by birds? Do you feel a connection to their graceful fl……続きを見る

Safety and Wearable Technology tackles the profound issue of workplace safety, as each day unacceptable numbers of workers lose their lives in accidents, with even more succumbing to work-related il……続きを見る

Fritz Müller (1821-1897), though not as well known as his colleague Charles Darwin, belongs in the cohort of great nineteenth-century naturalists. Recovering Müller's legacy, David A. West describes……続きを見る

Pressure Garments: A Manual on their Design & Fabrication presents the development and principles of pressure therapy. It discusses the physical description and treatment of burns. It addresses the ……続きを見る

Practical in its approach, Applied Bayesian Forecasting and Time Series Analysis provides the theories, methods, and tools necessary for forecasting and the analysis of time series. The authors unif……続きを見る

A tornado can turn your life upside down in an instant, leaving devastation, loss, and uncertainty. How to Recover from a Tornado: A Step-by-Step Guide to Rebuilding Your Home and Life is your trust……続きを見る

Concrete is the most used man-made material in the world and is the fundamental physical medium for most of the world’s architecture and construction. The character of concrete is largely the produc……続きを見る

A book on the joys and benefits of having your own chickens. This book has been written with the intention of giving quick, concise information on having chickens and some trouble-shooting regarding……続きを見る

Discover the insightful critique in J. West's "Remarks on the Management, or Rather, the Mis-Management of Woods, Plantations, and Hedge-Row Timber," where the author delves into the intricacies of ……続きを見る