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  Did You Just Eat That? - Two...

  Paul Dawson, Brian Sheldon

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  Is the five-second rule legitimate?Are electric hand dryers really bacteria blowers?Am I spraying germs everywhere when I blow on my birthday cake?How gross is backwash?When it comes to food safety and germs, there are as many common questions as there are misconceptions. And yet there has never been a book that clearly examines the science behind these important issues — until now. In Did You Just Eat That? food scientists Paul Dawson and Brian Sheldon take listeners into the lab to show, for example, how they determine the amount of bacteria that gets transferred by sharing utensils or how many microbes live on restaurant menus. The authors list their materials and methods (in case you want to replicate the experiments), guide us through their results, and offer in-depth explanations of good hygiene and microbiology.Written with candid humor, this fascinating audiobook will reveal surprising answers to the most frequently debated — and also the weirdest — questions about food and germs, sure to satisfy anyone who has ever wondered: Should I really eat that?

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  On Time Causality and the Block...

  Anthony C Proctor

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  May of us harbour deep questions on subjects such as the origin of the universe, the concepts of time and causality, the nature of consciousness and free will, the mind-body problems of philosophy, the relationship between mathematics and physics, and more. Conventional answers will usually be from fundamental physics (often deeply mathematical) or philosophy (often very abstract). This work takes a different view of reality by substituting mathematical determinism for causal determinism, thereby making it clear why mathematics so adequately describes our observations and measurements. It then deconstructs many aspects of experience - all of which taint our supposedly objective study of the universe - to see how they emerge from a timeless block universe. Subjects such as quantum theory, change, choice, probability, thermodynamics, and consciousness all have to be disassembled. The conclusion is consistent with both mathematics and experience, provides an answer that is immune from the question of 'first cause', and yet does not lead to further questions, albeit in an unexpected way.

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  Forces of Nature

  Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen

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  Sunday Times Bestseller 
  A breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions. 
  How did life on Earth begin? 
  What is the nature of space and time? 
  What are the chances that we will discover life on other worlds? 
  Forces of Nature takes you from the mid-Atlantic ridge in Iceland, the volcanoes of Indonesia and the precipitous cliffs in Nepal, to the manatees off the coast of Florida and the northern lights of the Arctic, in search of the fundamental laws that govern our world. 
  These universal laws shape everything, from the structure of snowflakes to the elegant spirals of the galaxies. By seeking to understand the everyday world – the colours, structure, behaviour and history of our home – we can step beyond the everyday and approach the Universe beyond. 
  Think you know our planet? 
  Think again. 
  In Forces of Nature, Professor Brian Cox takes us on a journey through the cosmos, delving into the intricacies of astronomy and cosmology. This top science book, a Sunday Times bestseller, is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the universe and our place in it. 
  For fans of Stephen Hawking (Black Holes), Carl Sagan (The Demon-Haunted World), Henry Gee (A), and Marcus Chown (Infinity in the Palm of Your Hand).

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  Hypnosis for confidence

  Third Eye Hypnosis

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  Do you feel that you’re a shy person, do you feel sometimes inferior to everybody else?Would you like to start feeling how you are supposed to feel?This hypnosis will guide you into a path of calmness and tranquility and it will help you change the way you think about yourself and change your whole mindset. How?With this hypnosis, you will enter a state of unconsciousness in which your mind will begin to focus its attention only on what is being ordered while you’re sleeping.With the help of subliminal affirmations and relaxing sounds, your body and mind will start working together in harmony so this hypnosis can help you in a subconscious way in order to achieve your most desired goals.If you’re ready to become the best version of yourself, don’t wait any longer and buy this amazing hypnosis audiobook so you can achieve what you want while you are sleeping!!

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  Gold Medal Physics - The Science...

  John Eric Goff

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  A physicist explains the science behind some of the greatest feats in sports history—from diving like Greg Louganis to bending it like Beckham. 
   
  Nothing is quite as thrilling as watching superior athletes do the seemingly impossible. From Doug Flutie's "Hail Mary" pass to Lance Armstrong's record-breaking climb of Alp d'Huez to David Beckham's astounding ability to bend a soccer kick, we marvel and wonder, "How did they do that?" Well, physics professor John Eric Goff has the answers. 
   
  In this scientific tour of the wide world of sports, John Eric Goff discusses the science behind American football, soccer, cycling, skating, diving, long jumping, and a host of other competitive sports. Using elite athletes as starting points, Goff explains the basic physical properties involved in amazing and everyday athletic endeavors. Accompanied by illustrations and mathematical equations, each chapter builds on knowledge imparted in earlier chapters to provide a firm understanding of the concepts involved. 
   
  Fun, witty, and imbued throughout with admiration for the simple beauty of physics, Gold Medal Physics is sure to inspire readers to think differently about the next sporting event they watch.

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  The 300 - The Inside Story of...

  Daniel Wasserbly

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  Military and security expert Daniel Wasserbly introduces the elite unit tasked with protecting the nation from long-range weapons of mass destruction.Comprised of just three hundred soldiers, the United States Army’s 100th Missile Defense Brigade and 49th Missile Defense Battalion utilize sophisticated and cutting-edge technology to monitor the skies and seas surrounding the country and shield three hundred million Americans against any potential nuclear threat. Named for the number of Spartan warriors who defended Greece at the Battle of Thermopylae, these vigilant individuals endure rigorous, always-evolving regimens to maintain peak efficiency in the event of an actual nuclear strike.Assigned to extraordinary locations at Fort Greely, Alaska and Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, the 300 are responsible for the highest levels of homeland security. They not only maintain a never-ending watch via radar and sensor arrays, but receive continuous training in operating advanced interceptors designed to home in on and destroy in-flight ballistic missiles. It’s a complex—and occasionally unreliable—defense system that scientists and engineers are always improving and upgrading.With unprecedented access to the highly classified strategic nerve centers of U.S. Northern Command in Cheyenne Mountain, years of research, and dozens of exclusive interviews with normally inaccessible missile crews, Wasserbly reveals the incredible true story behind the 300’s essential defense operations.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

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