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March 16th, 1966, marked the jubilee of Commonwealth sponsored scientific research in Australia. In 1916 the Commonwealth Government set up an Advisory Council of Science and Industry. This was the ……続きを見る

In 1907, Albert Einstein started his ideas about the general theory of relativity. And it took eight more years after this to conceptualize, to mold, and to chisel (so to speak) so the theory could ……続きを見る

Rapid developments in molecular and systems biology techniques have allowed researchers to unravel many new mechanisms through which plant cells switch over to alternative respiratory pathways. This……続きを見る

The vast savannas and great migrations of the Serengeti conjure impressions of a harmonious and balanced ecosystem. But in reality, the history of the Serengeti is rife with battles between human an……続きを見る

In An Appetite for Wonder Richard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life from early childhood in Africa to publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976, when he shot to ……続きを見る

Tourism, with its niche element of ecotourism, is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries, overtaking the traditional export items of coal, wheat and wool in export earnings. This book covers ……続きを見る

The oldest, the most profound, the most universal of all symbols is the human body. The Greeks, Persians, Egyptians, and Hindus considered a philosophical analysis of man's triune nature to be an in……続きを見る

Community Development through Tourism examines the development of local communities through the healthy integration of community planning, business planning and tourism planning. It explores the mos……続きを見る

Introduction to Equestrian Sports offers parents and riders who are new to the scene detailed descriptions of what is involved in each of the four main disciplines: hacking/showing, dressage, showju……続きを見る

EXTRAIT: On appelle gestation, portée, grossesse, l’état de la femelle qui porte dans la matrice le produit de la conception, et la fonction temporaire et naturelle qui en est la suite. Cet état com……続きを見る

This vintage book contains Francis Younghusband's 1921 work, "The Heart Of Nature". In this text Younghusband analyses the meaning of beauty through anecdotal experiences, descriptions of nature, an……続きを見る

El libro contiene todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el aceite de oliva extra virgen, desde la historia hasta los métodos de cultivo de olivos, o las etapas del proceso de producción de aceite, desde……続きを見る

In the early 21st century, the advances of science, followed by technology, have been very impressive and opened up hither to unthought-of prospects in every domain. Scientific 'Previsionists' belie……続きを見る

The aim of this book is to give to students and practicing engineers who have not studied dynamics and who are interested in mechanical vibrations a sound introduction to this important field of eng……続きを見る

In the early part of this century possible relationships between the various "forces of nature" began to attract the attention of physicists. In 1800 William Herschel discovered that a "heat spectru……続きを見る

Chris Hadfield évtizedekig készült az űrrepüléseire, majd csaknem négyezer órát töltött a világűrben. Eközben svájci bicskája segítségével behatolt egy űrállomásra, repülőgépe vezetése közben ártalm……続きを見る

Suivre pas à pas la marche de l’esprit humain dans ses capricieuses pérégrinations à travers un monde idéal ; analyser minutieusement certains détails ……続きを見る

This vintage book contains Asa Gray’s 1889 collection of essays on the subject of Darwinism. The articles champion the theory of evolution from a botanical standpoint, but also seek to reconcile Dar……続きを見る

Realizing the true method by which we innovate allows us to better understand our human nature, and it can increase the rate at which these advancements happen too. 続きを見る

Nuclear physics began long before the identification of fundamental particles, with J. J. Thomson's discovery of the electron at the end of the 19th century, which implied the existence of a positiv……続きを見る

The rapid developments in technologies -- especially computing and the advent of many 'smart' devices, as well as rapid and perpetual communication via the Internet -- has led to a frequently voiced……続きを見る

Extrait :  Suivre pas à pas la marche de l’esprit humain dans ses capricieuses pérégrinations à travers un monde idéal ; analyser minutieusement  certain……続きを見る

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to……続きを見る

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to……続きを見る

Every Australian has heard of Burke and Wills but few have travelled in their footsteps. In 2008, historian Dave Phoenix decided to walk across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, f……続きを見る

We just can't stop talking about the big questions around science and faith. They haven't gone away, as some predicted they might; in fact, we seem to talk about them more than ever. Far from being ……続きを見る

Aristotle argued that in theory one could acquire knowledge of the natural world. But he did not stop there; he put his theories into practice. This volume of new essays shows how Aristotle's natura……続きを見る

Extrait : La perspective est la première chose qu’un jeune Peintre doit apprendre pour savoir mettre chaque chose à sa place, et pour lui donner la juste mesure qu’elle doit avoir dans le lieu où el……続きを見る

Albert Einstein kept the portraits of three inspiring predecessors on his study wall: Sir Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell and Michael Faraday. This is the story of those three explorers in the fun……続きを見る

有关“世界末日”的预言和说法很多，这些预言和说法大都有理有据，这一定时期内曾在许多地区乃至全球范围内引起了恐慌和不安。本书就事关地球人类命运的“世界末日”问题进行了科学详尽的分析和探讨。（若使用Kobo eRe……続きを見る