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  • Dangerous Earth

    What We Wish We Knew about Volcanoes, Hurricanes, Climate Change, Earthquakes, and More

    by Ellen Prager ...
    "A fascinating and riveting read that really succeeds in bringing you right to the cutting edge of open questions in the earth sciences." —Leon Vlieger, Inquisitive BiologistToday, we know more than ever before about the powerful forces that can cause catastrophe, but significant questions remain. Why can't we better predict some natural disasters? What do scientists know about them already? What ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime

    The Oceans' Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter

    by Ellen Prager ...
    When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea's waves are a staggering abundance and variety of active creatures, engaged in the never-ending struggles of life—to reproduce, to eat, and to avoid being eaten.With Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime, marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change

    Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions

    Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes?With humor, easy-to-understand language, and fun illustrations, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Hagfish Slime and Lobster Rolls

    by Ellen Prager ...
    Series series Chicago Shorts
    When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea’s waves are a staggering abundance and variety of active creatures, engaged in the never-ending struggles of life—to reproduce, to eat, and to avoid being eaten. With Hagfish Slime and Lobster Rolls, marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

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    Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change

    Answers to Your Ocean and Atmosphere Questions

    Narrated by Kim Niemi ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 3 min

    Could ancient giant sharks called megalodons still exist in the deep sea? What should you do if stung by a jellyfish? Can we predict lightning strikes and how is climate change affecting hurricanes?With humor and easy-to-understand language, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Disputed Inheritance

    The Battle over Mendel and the Future of Biology

    A root-and-branch rethinking of how history has shaped the science of genetics.In 1900, almost no one had heard of Gregor Mendel. Ten years later, he was famous as the father of a new science of heredity—genetics. Even today, Mendelian ideas serve as a standard point of entry for learning about genes. The message students receive is plain: the twenty-first century owes an enlightened understanding ... Read more

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  • Be Expert with Map & Compass

    This classic map and compass navigation guide—newly revised for the age of GPS—offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering.GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Religion 101

    From Allah to Zen Buddhism, an Exploration of the Key People, Practices, and Beliefs that Have Shaped the Religions of the World

    by Peter Archer ...
    Series series Adams 101 Series
    Discover the origins and traditions of world religions!With so many religions in the world, it isn't always easy to recall each faith's key influences, spiritual figures, and dogmas. Written in easy-to-understand language, Religion 101 offers a fascinating--and memorable--glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that have influenced today's most popular religions.From Jesus and the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Before the Pharaohs

    Exploring the Archaeology of Stone Age Egypt

    An examination of the Paleolithic and Neolithic communities that inhabited not only the Nile Valley and Delta, but also the Western and Eastern Deserts.The remarkable archaeology of pharaonic Egypt continues to captivate countless people worldwide but evidence for Egypt's prehistoric or Stone Age past has been relatively neglected. This is perhaps understandable, as the archaeology of Stone Age ... Read more

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  • When the Earth Had Two Moons

    Cannibal Planets, Icy Giants, Dirty Comets, Dreadful Orbits, and the Origins of the Night Sky

    by Erik Asphaug ...
    This expert guide to plant formation and the origins of life "makes the solar system an even weirder and more wonderful place than it seemed before" ( Wall Street Journal).In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 revealed an astonishing truth: the far side of the moon is an enormous mountainous expanse, completely different from the vast lava-plains on the side facing Earth. But why would the two side of ... Read more

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  • Sourdough Culture

    A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers

    by Eric Pallant ...
    "A culinary mystery story leavened with Pallant's passion, charm, and devotion to the ageless allure of the risen loaf." —Aaron Bobrow-Strain, author of White BreadSourdough Culture presents the history and rudimentary science of sourdough bread baking from its discovery more than six thousand years ago to its still-recent displacement by the innovation of dough-mixing machines and fast-acting ... Read more

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  • Never Be Lied To Again

    How to Get the Truth In 5 Minutes or Less in Any Conversation or Situation

    The New York Times bestseller that gives you innovative techniques to root out the truth and gain control over any personal and professional situation.How many times have you been manipulated or taken advantage of by someone's lies? Are you tired of being deceived, tricked, and fooled? Finally, renowned behaviorist David J. Lieberman shows you how to stop the lies and uncover the truth—in any ... Read more

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