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Engineering (R0) eBook Series

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  • Thermodynamic Inversion

    Origin of Living Systems

    by Vladimir N. Kompanichenko ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book discusses the theory, general principles, and energy source conditions allowing for the emergence of life in planetary systems. The author examines the material conditions found in natural hydrothermal sites, the appropriate analogs of prebiotic environments on early Earth. He provides an overview of current laboratory experiments in prebiotic materials chemistry and substantiation of a ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

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  • Dark Object

    The World's Only Government-Documented UFO Crash

    by Don Ledger, Chris Styles ...
    The facts confirm the UFO crash happened. Officials deny it. What don’t they want us to know?In 1965 a massive wave of UFO sightings occurs worldwide. In 1967 residents of Shag Harbor, Canada, witness a huge UFO crash into the bay. Three Royal Canadian Mounties watch it float before sinking. Navy divers mount an extensive search. Now officials say nothing ever happened. Why?Researchers Don Ledger ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • UFO Briefing Document

    The Best Available Evidence

    by Don Berliner, Whitley Streiber ...
    The shattering report that stunned the world's top leaders—now available to the public!Are UFOs in our midst? The evidence mounts . . .1952 UFO squadrons over Washington, D.C. Tracked on radar. Visual sightings by military. Verdict: “Unexplainable.”1976 UFO dogfight with F-4 Phantom II jets over Tehran. Weapons “jammed.” Radar/visual confirmation. Verdict: “Unavailable: Top Secret.”1981</str... ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Aliens

    The World's Leading Scientists on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    Edited by Jim Al-Khalili ...
    In these lively and fascinating essays edited by theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili, scientists from around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search for intelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like.Since 2000, science has seen a surge in data and interest on several fronts related to E.T. (extraterrestrials); A.I. (artificial intelligence); and SETI ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

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  • The Roswell Dig Diaries

    by SCI FI Channel, William H. Doleman, Ph.D., Donald R. Schmitt, Thomas J. Carey ...
    Series series Sci Fi Declassified
    A comprehensive, exclusive, in-depth exploration of the infamous Roswell UFO incident. Read the facts, sift through the evidence, and decide for yourself—are we alone?In July 1947, something crashed in the desert near Roswell, New Mexico. What that object was, as well as what happened in the days following the crash, has been hotly disputed ever since. Did the United States government cover up the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Intelligent Life in the Universe

    Principles and Requirements Behind Its Emergence

    by Peter Ulmschneider ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book addresses all scientists and others interested in the origins, development and fate of intelligent species in the observable part of our universe. In particular, the author scrutinizes what kind of information about extraterrestrial intelligent life can be inferred from our own biological, cultural and scientific evolution and the likely future of mankind. The first part of the book ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Biochirality

    Origins, Evolution and Molecular Recognition

    Edited by Pedro Cintas ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    Early History of the Recognition of Molecular Biochirality, by Joseph Gal, Pedro CintasSynthesis and Chirality of Amino Acids Under Interstellar Conditions, by Chaitanya Giri, Fred Goesmann, Cornelia Meinert, Amanda C. Evans, Uwe J. MeierhenrichChemical and Physical Models for the Emergence of Biological Homochirality, by son E. Hein, Dragos Gherase, Donna G. BlackmondBiomolecules at Interfaces: ... Read more

    $287.09 USD

  • The Pillars of Creation

    Giant Molecular Clouds, Star Formation, and Cosmic Recycling

    by Martin Beech ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book explores the mechanics of star formation, the process by which matter pulls together and creates new structures. Written for science enthusiasts, the author presents an accessible explanation of how stars are born from the interstellar medium and giant molecular clouds. Stars produce the chemicals that lead to life, and it is they that have enabled the conditions for planets to form and ... Read more

    $40.49 USD

  • Stardust

    The Cosmic Seeds of Life

    by Sun Kwok ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    How did life originate on Earth? For over 50 years, scientists believed that life was the result of a chemical reaction involving simple molecules such as methane and ammonia cooking in a primordial soup. Recent space observations have revealed that old stars are capable of making very complex organic compounds. At some point in their evolution, stars eject those organics and spread them all over ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • Essential Astrophysics

    by Kenneth R. Lang ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Essential Astrophysics is a book to learn or teach from, as well as a fundamental reference volume for anyone interested in astronomy and astrophysics. It presents astrophysics from basic principles without requiring any previous study of astronomy or astrophysics. It serves as a comprehensive introductory text, which takes the student through the field of astrophysics in lecture-sized chapters of ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System

    by Xiaohua Liu, Yi Jiang, Tao Zhang ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    Temperature and Humidity Independent Control (THIC) of Air-conditioning System focuses on temperature and humidity independent control (THIC) systems, which represents a new concept and new approach for indoor environmental control. This book presents the main components of the THIC systems, including dehumidification devices, high-temperature cooling devices and indoor terminal devices. Other ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Finite Time Thermodynamics of Power and Refrigeration Cycles

    by Shubhash C. Kaushik, Sudhir K. Tyagi, Pramod Kumar ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book addresses the concept and applications of Finite Time Thermodynamics to various thermal energy conversion systems including heat engines, heat pumps, and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. The book is the first of its kind, presenting detailed analytical formulations for the design and optimisation of various power producing and cooling cycles including but not limited to:• ... Read more

    $89.09 USD