Chad Orzel

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

When physics professor Chad Orzel went to the pound to adopt a dog, he never imagined Emmy. She wasn't just a friendly mutt who needed a home; she was a talking dog with an active interest in what her new owner did for a living and how it could work for her. Soon Emmy was trying to use the strange ideas of quantum mechanics for the really important things in her life: chasing critters, getting treats, and going for walks. She peppered Chad with questions: Could she use quantum tunneling to get through the neighbor's fence and chase bunnies? What about quantum teleportation to catch squirrels before they climb out of reach? Where are all the universes in which Chad drops steak on the floor? And what about the bunnies made of cheese that ought to be appearing out of nothing in the backyard? With great humor and clarity, Chad Orzel explains to Emmy, and to human readers, just what quantum mechanics is and how it works -- and why, although you can't use it to catch squirrels or eat steak, it's still bizarre, amazing, and important to every dog and human. Follow along as Chad and Emmy discuss the central elements of quantum theory, from particles that behave like waves and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle to entanglement ("spooky action at a distance") and virtual particles. Along the way, they discuss the history of the theory, such as the experiments that discovered that electrons are waves and particles at the same time, and Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr's decades-long debate over what quantum theory really meant (Einstein may have been smarter, but Bohr was right more often). Don't get caught looking less informed than Emmy. How to Teach Physics to Your Dog will show you the universe that lies beneath everyday reality, in all its randomness, uncertainty, and wonder. "Forget Schrödinger's Cat," says Emmy, "quantum physics is all about dogs." And once you see quantum physics explained to a dog, you'll never see the world the same way again.

How to Teach Physics to Your Dog

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Lilly

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Connecticut

A Metaphysical Autobiography

The author of Mind of the Dolphin and Center of the Cyclone tells the story of his astonishing discoveries - from his early experiments mapping the brains of monkeys and communication with dolphins to his awesome breakthroughs with consciousness expanding drugs and isolation tanks. His revelations in The Scientist are staggering - his latest report on the "solid state conspiracy," on communication with extraterrestrials and the imperative of dolphin/human dialog will grip the reader with its sense of cosmic vision. This expanded edition of The Scientist contains "bubbles" of consensus reality - text and photos - in the hyperspace narrative. It includes an introduction by Timothy Leary, an afterward by Burgess Meredith, biographical and bibliographic information. The third edition has an update on John Lilly's work with Human/Dolphin communication and the results of recent reintroduction of captive dolphins and other cetaceans to the wild.

The Scientist

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Sean Carroll

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World

Examines the effort to discover the Higgs boson particle by tracing the development and use of the Large Hadron Collider and how its findings are dramatically shaping scientific understandings while enabling world-changing innovations.

The Particle at the End of the Universe

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5 books on science for kids.  Space activity book has couple pages of doodling, galaxy book missing a telescope. #science #activities #experiments #galaxy #stars #robots 

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

California

Science

Space; try this!; robots; galaxy; wonder why 

The Klutz Guide to the Galaxy comes with everything a kid needs to explore the galaxy by night and by day. Explore the craters on the moon and find stars too dim to see with the naked eye. Findthe North Star using the super-simple star charts and figure out where you are at anytime.

5 books bundle -science 

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Tracey Greenwood

Lissa Bainbridge Smith

Kent Pryor

Richard Allan

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Ohio

Integrating Biology and Earth Science 

The Living Earth has been designed and written following the High School Three-Course Model for California. It will also suit NGSS-aligned states integrating Earth Science with Biology. This phenomenon-based title takes a three-dimensional approach and emphasizes student inquiry to provide an engaging, relevant, and rigorous program of instruction.

The Living Earth 2 - Student Edition

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Stephen Hawking

Beautiful glossy colorful pages. The book cover has a few very small creases. No writing or markings on inside pages. Excellent condition. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Texas

The author explores recent scientific breakthroughs in the fields of supergravity, supersymmetry, quantum theory, superstring theory, and p-branes as he searches for the Theory of Everything that lies at the heart of the cosmos.

The Universe in a Nutshell

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#paperback #nonfiction #medical #stiff #science #newyorktimesbestseller #medicine 

Virginia

A look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, space exploration, and a Tennessee human decay research facility.

Stiff

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Colorful pop up book about bugs! #bugs #science #childrensbook #learning

Oregon

A kaleidoscopic world of creepy-crawlies awaits! Discover the insect kingdom in all of its magnificent color in A Kaleidopops Book:Bugs. From the enormous shimmering wings of a blue morpho butterfly to the iridescent rainbow shield bug, junior entomologists will learn all about bugs: what they eat, where they live, and how color helps bugs hide from predators, attract mates, and find food. Five spectacular spreads feature 3-D lenticular pop-ups that fly off the pages and shimmer in the light, showcasing incredible insects and bejeweled bugs in their natural habitat s. Every spread boasts beautiful full-color illustrations and fascinating facts about the world's most populous species. This is definitely a book with lots of buzz!

Bugs

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#hardcover #nonfiction #science #womeninsciencr #mariecurie #biography

Wisconsin

The Inner World of Marie Curie

Draws on diaries, letters, and family interviews to discusses the lesser-known achievements and scientific insights of the Nobel Prize-winning scientist and producer of radium, documenting how she was compromised by the prejudices of a male-dominated society in spite of her accomplishments. 30,000 first printing.

Obsessive Genius

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Using the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursuing his story and leads, Strobel uses his experience as a reporter for the Chicago Times to interview experts about the evidence for Christ from the fields of science, philosophy, and history.

Case for Christ HC MM - FCS

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James Gleick

Making a New Science

Explains the meaning and application of chaos--the study of patterns emerging from seemingly random phenomena--and introduces the scientists responsible for major discoveries in this field

Chaos

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In great condition - no markings throughout book
Sticker on the front cover 
Minor staining on back cover - does not affect book
Hardcover
Science textbook

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Level 5

Discoveryworks

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Laminated cover & include tabs to annotate with 😊 #alihazelwood #loveonthebrain #romcom #romance #science 

A #1 LibraryReads and Indie Next Pick!

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new STEMinist rom-com in which a scientist is forced to work on a project with her nemesis--with explosive results.

Like an avenging, purple-haired Jedi bringing balance to the mansplained universe, Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project--a literal dream come true after years scraping by on the crumbs of academia--Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward.
 
Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. And sure, he caught her in his powerfully corded arms like a romance novel hero when she accidentally damseled in distress on her first day in the lab. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school--archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away.
 
Now, her equipment is missing, the staff is ignoring her, and Bee finds her floundering career in somewhat of a pickle. Perhaps it's her occipital cortex playing tricks on her, but Bee could swear she can see Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas...devouring her with those eyes. And the possibilities have all her neurons firing. But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there's only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do?

Love on the Brain

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#paperback #nonfiction #science #health #giuliaenders

The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"Everything you ever wanted to know about the gut (and then some)."

--SELF

Discover the secrets of your digestive system--and how to hone a healthy gut--plus new research on the mind-gut connection.

With quirky charm, science star and medical doctor Giulia Enders explains the gut's magic, answering questions like: What's really up with gluten and lactose intolerance? How does the gut affect obesity? What's the connection between our microbiome and mental health? Why does acid reflux happen? In this revised edition of her beloved bestseller, Enders includes a new section on the brain-gut connection, and dives into groundbreaking discoveries of psychobiotics--microbes with psychological effects that can influence mental health conditions like depression and even stress.

For too long, the gut has been the body's most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; it's at the core of who we are, and this beguiling book will make you finally listen to those butterflies in your stomach: they're trying to tell you something important.

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Richard Dawkins

Lalla Ward

Utah

A brilliant book celebrating improbability as the engine that drives life, by the acclaimed author of The Selfish Gene and The Blind Watchmaker.

The human eye is so complex and works so precisely that surely, one might believe, its current shape and function must be the product of design. How could such an intricate object have come about by chance? Tackling this subject--in writing that the New York Times called "a masterpiece"--Richard Dawkins builds a carefully reasoned and lovingly illustrated argument for evolutionary adaptation as the mechanism for life on earth.

The metaphor of Mount Improbable represents the combination of perfection and improbability that is epitomized in the seemingly "designed" complexity of living things. Dawkins skillfully guides the reader on a breathtaking journey through the mountain's passes and up its many peaks to demonstrate that following the improbable path to perfection takes time. Evocative illustrations accompany Dawkins's eloquent descriptions of extraordinary adaptations such as the teeming populations of figs, the intricate silken world of spiders, and the evolution of wings on the bodies of flightless animals. And through it all runs the thread of DNA, the molecule of life, responsible for its own destiny on an unending pilgrimage through time.

Climbing Mount Improbable is a book of great impact and skill, written by the most prominent Darwinian of our age.

Climbing Mount Improbable

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Jennifer Swanson

With 25 Great Projects

Everything moves! Kids run around the playground, cars drive on the road, and balls fly through the air. What causes all this motion? Physics! Forces and motion rule the way everything moves through space. InExplore Forces and Motion! With 25 Great Projects, readers ages 7 through 10 discover that the push and pull of every object on the planet and in space depends on how a force acts upon it. Things float because of a force called buoyancy, we stick to the ground because of a force called gravity, and we make footprints in sand because of a force called pressure. Physics becomes accessible and interactive through activities such as a experimenting with a water cup drop, building a bridge, and spotting magnetic field lines. Simple machines such as levers, pulleys, and wedges are used as vehicles for discovery and comprehension of the foundational concepts of physical science. Using a theme familiar to everyone--motion--this book captures the imagination and encourages young readers to push, pull, twist, turn, and spin their way to learning about forces and motion.

Explore Force and Motion!

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Sy Montgomery

Nic Bishop

Read about the tree kangaroo expedition. Beautiful photographs throughout the book. #nonfiction #juvenilenonfiction #hardcover #kangaroo #science

North Carolina

Quest for the tree kangaroo

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Book is in fair condition due to age. Foxing and general normal wear throughout. Pages complete.

The Bermuda Triangle Mystery -Solved

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has attracted one of the world's largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. Now, Tyson invites us to go behind the scenes of his public fame by unveiling his candid correspondence with people across the globe who have sought him out in search of answers. In this hand-picked collection of one hundred letters, Tyson draws upon cosmic perspectives to address a vast array of questions about science, faith, philosophy, life, and of course, Pluto. His succinct, opinionated, passionate, and often funny responses reflect his popularity and standing as a leading educator. Tyson's 2017 bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry offered more than one million readers an insightful and accessible understanding of the universe. Now, revealing Tyson's most candid and heartfelt writing yet, Letters from an Astrophysicist introduces us to a newly personal dimension of Tyson's quest to understand our place in the cosmos.

Letters from an Astrophysicist

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Arkansas

An Unnatural History

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST A major book about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes Over the last half-billion years, there have been Five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating extinction event since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. This time around, the cataclysm is us. In prose that is at once frank, entertaining, and deeply informed, New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before. Interweaving research in half a dozen disciplines, descriptions of the fascinating species that have already been lost, and the history of extinction as a concept, Kolbert provides a moving and comprehensive account of the disappearances occurring before our very eyes. She shows that the sixth extinction is likely to be mankind's most lasting legacy, compelling us to rethink the fundamental question of what it means to be human.

The Sixth Extinction

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#apes #ap #environmentalscience #science #barrons

Maryland

(Inside, I’ll include tips that helped me get a 5!)

Always study with the most up-to-date prep! Look for Barron's AP Environmental Science Flash Cards, third edition, ISBN 9781438078762, on sale February 5, 2019.

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Barron's AP Environmental Science Flash Cards

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#paperback #biology #bio #science #education #learning #college 

Illinois

Science for Life with Physiology

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A Briefer History of Time
Stephen Hawking
2008
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A Briefer History of Time By Stephen Hawking 2008 Paperback VGC

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How to Teach Physics to Your Dog

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Sean Carroll

The Particle at the End of the Universe

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5 books bundle -science

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The Living Earth 2 - Student Edition

Stephen Hawking

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Letters from an Astrophysicist

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