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  Sneaky Science Tricks - Perform...

  Cy Tymony

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  The author of the Sneaky Uses series shares a uniquely entertaining and educational how-to guide for the sly and curious among us. Author, inventor, and delightfully mad scientist Cy Tymony combines the fun of his Sneaky Uses series with a host of fascinating science facts and resourceful tricks. With step-by-step instructions and illustrations, you’ll learn how to turn ordinary household items into a helicopter, a hand-powered fan, a clever moon direction trick, and much more! Tymony also includes tons of sneaky trivia on plants and animals, geography, and physics, making Sneaky Science Tricks an ideal guidebook for sneaky scientists of all ages.

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  Super Structures - The Science...

  Mark Denny

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  An “extraordinary guide to the hidden secrets of modern man-made miracles . . . Highly recommended” —from the author of Froth!: The Science of Beer (Midwest Book Review). 
   
  Ever wonder how a graceful and slender bridge can support enormous loads over truly astonishing spans? Why domes and free-standing arches survive earthquakes that flatten the rest of a city? 
   
  Physicist Mark Denny looks at the large structures around us—tall buildings, long bridges, and big dams—and explains how they were designed and built and why they sometimes collapse, topple, or burst. 
   
  Denny uses clear, accessible language to explain the physics behind such iconic structures as the Parthenon, the Eiffel Tower, the Forth Rail Bridge in Edinburgh, and Hoover Dam. His friendly approach allows readers to appreciate the core principles that keep these engineering marvels upright without having to master complex mathematical equations. 
   
  Employing history, humor, and simple physics to consider such topics as when to use screws or nails, what trusses are, why iron beams are often I-shaped, and why medieval cathedrals have buttresses, Denny succeeds once again in making physics fun. 
   
  Praise for Mark Denny 
   
  “Denny’s wry humor is fun to read and made me laugh out loud.” —Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical Enigmas 
   
  “Denny largely sheds the complexity of mathematical constructs, distilling their most salient features into a more qualitative understanding of radar and sonar systems.” —Choice 
   
  “Indeed, Denny’s writing is anything but dry and boring. He adeptly explains complex subject matter and does so with relatively simple language and minimal use of symbolic notation.” —Bat Research News

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  Internet Addiction - When...

  Juan Moisés De La Serna

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  Technology is more and more present in our lives, which is a clear advance, but also a danger, especially among the youngest people, since they can fall into what is called CyberAddiction. 
  This has become a reality today, a health problem that did not exist only a decade ago, and which is taking on new victims and more and more young people every day. Although the long-term consequences are still unknown, the fact that some studies indicate that 30% of young people who use the Internet on a daily basis are at risk of suffering from behavioral addiction means that one in three is at risk. While some countries are beginning to take steps to prevent it, in others they have not yet realized the gravity of the situation, hence the need to disseminate the results of recent research in this regard to give visibility to a social problem that requires both preventive and treatment measures.

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  Kids DNA Book

  Andrew Kirby

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  Genes, although tiny and imperceptible, play a pivotal role in shaping our physical characteristics, unless modified by medical intervention. Originating from the first man and woman, genes come in various types, with Y-Chromosomes and mtdna being extensively studied by geneticists. Y-DNA is inherited exclusively from fathers to sons, perpetuating through generations of male lineage, while mtdna is passed from mothers to all their offspring, albeit only daughters can transmit it further.The classification of Y-DNA and mtdna into letters helps delineate the genetic relationships across different populations and regions. However, these genetic markers often exhibit a mosaic distribution due to intermarriages, conflicts, and migrations throughout history. Despite these diversifications, humanity remains fundamentally linked to its ancestral roots, with distant connections to the original progenitors persisting through millennia of genetic mingling. Thus, while genetic variations have enriched our species over time, our collective genetic heritage underscores the profound interconnectedness among human populations worldwide.

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  Virtual Reality: Robots Rule -...

  Atherton Cooper

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  Virtual Reality. Robots of all shapes, sizes and configurations. Shaping and guiding our lives. Making everything better, easier and more convient. That's the pitch from the Robot makers. 
  But how much of it is hype? And how much is "virtually "real? Every technology, from the "Friendly Atom" to the microwave oven is always presented with a positive spin.  
  The same is true for VR. But there is, as with every "Tech Marvel" - a dark side to Virtual Reality. Rarely mentioned, yet alone acknowledged. 
  Until now. In this no holds barred third book in his Virtual Reality series, Investigative Journalist Atherton Cooper explores VR's dark side. And it's chilling implications for our unavoidable future.

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  The Logic of Scientific Discovery

  Karl Popper

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  Upon its first English publication in 1959, Popper's The Logic of Scientific Discovery revolutionized thinking about the scientific method. Largely an exploration of the demarcation problem, or what distinguishes science from non-science, Popper introduced and defended his concept of falsifability -- that scientific systems are ones open to empirical disconfirmation -- against the prevailing views of his day. Now widely considered among the most important books in the history of philosophy of science, The Logic of Scientific Discovery remains essential reading for scholars, scientists, and anyone interested in what makes science, science.

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