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The Age of MelancholyMajor
Depression and Its Social Origins by Dan G. Blazer. Explores why the
incidence
of depression has been on such an increase in the last 50 years, while
our basic biology hasn't changed as rapidly. Indexed. 251 pages. Explore. |
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Appropriating
Technology Vernacular Science and Social Power by Ron Eglash,
Jennifer
L. Croissant, Giovanna Di Chiro and Rayvon Fouché.
A study
of how groups outside the centers of scientific power reinvent consumer
products. Trade paperback. Explore. |
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Big Fleas Have Little Fleas How
Discoveries of Invertebrate Diseases Are Advancing Modern Science by
Elizabeth W. Davidson,
Collection of stories about invertebrate diseases and the
scientists who learned to use those diseases to control pests and
create products beneficial to humans. Indexed. 198 pages. Explore. |
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The Botanist and the Vintner
How Wine Was Saved for the World by Christy Campbell. The story of a
tiny
aphid from the Americas that almost destroyed the vineyards of Europe.
Illustrated with maps and B&W plates. Indexed. 320 pages. Explore. |
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Centauri Dreams Imagining
and Planning Interstellar Exploration by Paul Gilster. Describes the
issues
and efforts involved in planning for interstellar space exploration.
Indexed.
302 pages. Explore. |
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Controversies
in Science and Technology From Maize to Menopause by Daniel
Lee Kleinman,
Abby J. Kinchy, and Jo Handelsman. Volume 1 in Science and Technology
in
Society series. Discusses hot topics in sci-tech-from scientific,
legal,
political, religious, and societal perspectives.. Indexed. 341 pages. Explore. |
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Evil Genes Why Rome Fell,
Hitler Rose, Enron Failed and My Sister Stole My Mother's Boyfriend by
Barbara Oakley.
Hardcover, new. A popular science text that melds scientific research
with family history in an examination of the genetics and neurobiology
of personality disorders. Indexed. 459 pages. Explore. |
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First The Seed The Political
Economy Of Plant Biotechnology by Jack Ralph Kloppenburg. The history
of
plant breeding and the seed industry, particularly genetically
engineered
crops. Indexed. 425 pages. Explore. |
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Food, Inc. Mendel to
Monsanto--The Promises and Perils of the Biotech Harvest by Peter
Pringle.
A fertile partnership between consumers, corporations, scientists, and
farmers could allow the biotech harvest to reach its full potential.
First
trade paperback edition. Indexed. 243 pages. Explore. |
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What the Nose Knows The Science
of Scent in Everyday Life
by Avery Gilbert. An olfaction expert explores the latest scientific
discoveries on the human sense of smell. Indexed. 290 pages. Explore. |
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The
Human Factor Revolutionizing
the Way People Live with Technology by Kim Vicente. Explores the
widening gap between people and technology and discusses ways to bridge
the divide. Indexed. 352 pages, Explore. |
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Is
it Safe to Eat? Enjoy Eating and Minimize Food Risks by Ian
Shaw. Informed
discussion of food saefty problems and questions - ranging from GM food
to natural toxins. Indexed. 247 pages. Explore. |
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Notes from the Holocene A
Brief History of the Future by Dorion Sagan. Combines philosophy,
science, and an understanding of illusion to probe the deep questions
of existence. Indexed. 226 pages. Explore. |
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Physics
Demonstrations A
Sourcebook for Teachers of Physics by Julien Clinton Sprott.
Illustrated
sourcebook and two-DVD set describes eighty-five physics demonstrations
suitable for performance both in and outside the classroom. Indexed.
290
pages. Explore. |
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Plant Proteomics edited
by Christine Finnie. Annual Plant Revies series, Volume 28. This volume
highlights the ways proteome analysis is used to probe the complexities
of plant biochemistry and physiology. Indexed. 253 pages. Explore. |
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Protostars
and Planets V Edited
by Bo Reipurth, David Jewitt and Klaus Keil. Space Science Series
title. 249 contributing authors report on recent advances in ground and
space-based astronomy and in numerical computing techniques. Indexed.
1024 pages. .Explore. |
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Science and Sensibility
The Elegant Logic of the Universe by Keith J. Laidler. This book
provides
a thorough grounding in the methods of science, stressing the
importance
of arriving at rational conclusions by carefully considering and
evaluating
the evidence available. Hardcover. Explore. |
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The
Solar System Beyond Neptune
edited by M. A. Barucci, H. Boehnhardt, D. P. Cruikshank, and A.
Morbidelli. Some 100 authors contribute to a detailed and up-to-date
picture of trans-Neptunian objects. Illustrated with 191 line drawings,
15 halftones and 15 color plates. Indexed. 632 pages. 3.6 pounds. Explore |
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Symmetry and the Beautiful Universe by
Leon M. Lederman and Christopher T. Hill. A popular science book that
explains the elegant concept of symmetry and all its profound
ramifications to life on Earth and the universe at large. Indexed. 363
pages. Explore. |
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Volcanoes
of the Cascades Their Rise and Their Risks by Richard L.
Hill. Stunning
photographs, exciting illustrations, and simple informative text by
award-winning
science writer Richard L. Hill. Trade paperback. Explore |
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What
Scientists Think by Jeremy Stangroom Twelve of
world's leading
scientists and scientific thinkers discuss compelling issues of the
day.
Featured scientists include Steven Pinker, Robin Murray, Norman Levitt,
E.O. Wilson and Steve Jones. Indexed. 196 pages.Explore. |
