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  The Xenotext: Book 2

  Christian Bok

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  The first work of ‘living poetry’ in the world, by the author of the bestselling book Eunoia. 
  Christian Bök in Book 1 of The Xenotext outlined his plan to encode a poem into the genome of a deathless bacterium, thereby writing a text durable enough to outlive any apocalypse, surviving until the death of the Sun itself. After more than two decades of effort, Bök has, at last, succeeded at this incredible experiment, and Book 2 of The Xenotext situates his enterprise within the deep time of the cosmos. 
  Bök rehearses some of the techniques likely to be used in the future to preserve the cultural heritage of our civilization against a potential planetary disaster (be it thermonuclear warfare or astrophysical barrage); moreover, Bök speculates that, buried within the biochemistry of Life itself, there really does exist an innate beauty, if not a hidden poetry – a literal message that we might read, if we deign to seek it.

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  Scientific Figures and Tables:...

  Mitchell P. Jones Ph.D.

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  Mitchell P. Jones’ Scientific Figures and Tables: Quick Tips is a must-have for anyone wanting to improve the aesthetics, impact, clarity and interpretability of their figures and tables. In clear, concise and precise language, Jones lays out recommendations on setting up effective micrographs, graphs, tables and schematics including points on selection, layout and content formatting. Comprehensive and firmly instructional, this guide features step-by-step directions with useful examples in addition to tips on captions, equations and unit formatting. Featuring an easy-to-navigate approach and with no assumed knowledge required it caters to all levels of experience and is fundamental reading for students wanting to maximise their chances of success in science. 
  This mini guide is specifically formatted for students whose interests are restricted to creating scientific figures and tables. Full guides for producing bachelor’s, master’s/Ph.D. theses, journal articles, conference papers and book chapters are also available as part of the Scientific Writing for Beginners series.

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  Splinters of Infinity - Cosmic...

  Mark Wolverton

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  Set in a revolutionary era of physics and science when a series of rapid-fire discoveries was upending our understanding of the universe, Splinters of Infinity by Mark Wolverton tells a little-known story: the tale of two of America's foremost physicists, Robert Millikan (1868–1953) and Arthur Compton (1892–1962), who found themselves locked in an intense, often deeply personal, conflict about cosmic rays. Confirmed in 1912, cosmic rays—enigmatic forms of penetrating radiation—seemed to raise all new questions about the origins of the universe, but they also offered the potential to explain everything—or reveal the existence of God. 
   
   
   
  In engaging, accessible prose, Wolverton takes the listener through the twists and turns of the Millikan-Compton debate, one of the first major public examples of how heated the controversies among scientists could become—and the lengths that scientists would go to settle their disputes. Along the way, Wolverton probes the forever elusive question, still unanswered today, about where cosmic rays come from and what they reveal about black holes, distant galaxies, the existence of dark matter and dark energy, and the birth of the universe, concluding that these splinters of infinity may not hold the keys to the secret of creation but do bring us ever closer to it.

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  Remediation of the Land Air and...

  Dr. Christina Rahm

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  Industrial civilization has contributed significant pollution in the land, air, and water, all of which impact human survival. As a scientist in this field, Dr. Christina Rahm dedicated her career to researching and implementing strategies to protect our planet’s precious resources while promoting human health and wellbeing. She hopes to raise awareness about the disastrous impact of harmful pollution on the environment and minimizing its impact on our lives. 
  Dr. Rahm discusses: pollution prevention and remediation, regulatory compliance requirements, novel approaches for reducing water contamination, and decreasing soil corruption. This book shines a light on challenges facing our environment caused by advancements in technology or industrialization. A passionate advocate of heavy metal detoxification, Dr. Rahm targets those seeking a better understanding of the impact of heavy metals in our environment, how to make a difference in the environment, and what the government can do to help. 
  Whether an avid environmentalist or simply concerned about preserving a healthy body for yourself and future generations, this book is sure to inspire with new ideas and a better 
  understanding for building a greener and healthier future.

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  Mastering Mechanical Vibration -...

  Cybellium

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  Connect forces, materials and motion with engineering design
  Mastering Mechanical Vibration: Advanced Mechanical Vibration brings your study of mechanical engineering into focus. This Cybellium study guide connects mechanics and motion, materials and loads and mechanical systems, helping you see how the ideas fit together.
  Develop a more connected understanding of the subject and the questions it raises. Use it to revisit the subject, connect its moving parts and identify the areas you want to study more deeply.
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  - Understand the role of mechanics and motion.
  - Explore the relationships behind materials and loads.
  - Examine the choices and questions involving mechanical systems.
  - Bring individual concepts together into a more coherent understanding of the subject.
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  For readers building on an existing foundation with an interest in mechanical engineering. Use the book for focused study, revision or the next stage of your professional learning, returning to the ideas most relevant to your goals.
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  Life's Rich Mix

  Vinson Chard

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  Working in industry as a Chemical Engineer boring ... who says it is? Most people consider working in the Industrial world to be fairly mundane and boring. Well I am able to contradict that erroneous belief. My forty years in industry have been far from ordinary and unexciting. In fact those years have been so eventful and exhilarating, I felt compelled to put events, incidents and a plethora of eclectic, fascinating characters into print and write about my career as a Chemical Engineer from the late sixties to the beginning of the eighties. While I typed away, it occurred to me, these stories are so way out, fantastic and implausible, no-one will believe a word of it. Using that old cliché, fact is often stranger than fiction. Read more and make your own mind up, as it is indeed Life‛s Rich Mix.

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