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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Maryland

The Story of Paul Erdos and the Search for Mathematical Truth

Based on a National Magazine Award-winning article, this masterful biography of Hungarian-born Paul Erdos is both a vivid portrait of an eccentric genius and a layman's guide to some of this century's most startling mathematical discoveries.

The Man Who Loved Only Numbers

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Nebraska

The greatest minds in science 

Brand new in perfect condition. 

They’re plans don’t succeed and they’re operation races from Paris and Syria to Iran and the Saudi Arabian desert, the only certainty is that blood will be spilled. 

Alabama

The Death Trade 

Neil Baldwin

An inspirational read for anyone dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, inventor or pioneer

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Inventing the Century

A biography of an American legend reveals the ambitious, uneducated, contradictory man behind the myths--a man obsessed with knowledge. By the author of To All Gentleness: William Carlos Williams, The Doctor-Poet. 25,000 first printing.

Edison

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New York

Tom Swift and His Atomic Earth Blaster

#Freud #psychoanalysis #betrayal #history #SigmundFreud #mind #scientist #psychology #psychologist #LouisBreger

How Freud Betrayed His Mentor and Invented Psychoanalysis

In 1877, a young Freud met an established physician named Josef Breuer and they began a collaboration that would lead to the publication of the classic work,Studies on Hysteria. But by the time it released, Freud was moving to establish himself as a major figure in the treatment of mentally ill patients, and would let no one stand in his way. He consequently minimized Breuer's contributions, betraying his former mentor and benefactor.

InA Dream of Undying Fame, renowned psychologist Louis Breger narrates the story behind the creation of Studies as well as the case of Anna O., which helped contribute to Freud's definition of "neurosis." Breger reveals that Freud's own self-mythologizing and history not only affected everything he did in life, but also helped shape his emerging beliefs about psychoanalysis. Illustrating the importance of personality and social context behind an intellectual breakthrough, Breger provides an in-depth look at a field that reshaped our understanding of what it means to be human.

A Dream of Undying Fame

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HC with dust jacket. DJ shows wear, specifically at corners. 

California

At the time of his famous kite experiment, Benjamin Franklin was unaware that his theories about electricity had already made him a celebrity all over Europe, especially in France, where fashionable circles loved to discuss scientific discovery. Admired by the French court and beloved by French citizens, Franklin effectively became America's first foreign diplomat, later helping to enlist France's military and financial support for the American Revolution. A father of the revolution and a
signer of the Constitution, Franklin was a lightning rod in political circles - "a dangerous Engine," according to a critic. And although he devoted the last twenty-five years of his life to affairs of state, his first love was always science. Handsome pen-and-ink drawings highlight moments in this revolutionary thinker's life. From the author and illustrator of "The Longitude Prize," a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book and winner of the "Boston"" Globe-Horn ""Book "Award, comes another story of adventure and invention, of one man's curiosity and the extraordinary rewards of his discoveries, just in time to celebrate the 300th anniversary of his birth (January 17, 1706).




A Dangerous Engine: Benjamin Franklin, from Scientist to Diplomat

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A small biography for children about Jane Goodall

Texas

Ordinary People Change the World

I am Jane Goodall

Old edition but in great shape. Some highlighting on the inside. #hardcover #science #scientist #reflections #franciscrick #genetics #careers #success

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Colorado

A Personal View of Scientific Discovery

The autobiography of the famous scientist who received a joint Nobel Prize with James Watson for the discovery of the double helix.

What Mad Pursuit

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North Carolina

A Novel

August Book Sense Pick

A fading aristocrat and self-proclaimed 'scientist of women.' A purring, voluptuous siren. A young shop-girl enduring the clammy touch of her boss and hating herself for accepting the modest banknotes he tucks into her pocket afterward. An earnest, devout young doorman, feeling the irresistible pull toward fundamentalism. A cynical, secretly gay newspaper editor, helplessly in love with a peasant security guard. A roof-squatting tailor, scheming to own property. A corrupt and corpulent politician, twisting the Koran to justify taking a mistress.

All live in the Yacoubian Building, a once-elegant temple of Art Deco splendor slowly decaying in the smog and hubbub of downtown Cairo, Egypt. In the course of this unforgettable novel, these disparate lives converge, careening inexorably toward an explosive conclusion. Tragicomic, passionate, shockingly frank in its sexuality, and brimming with an extraordinary, embracing human compassion, The Yacoubian Building is a literary achievement of the first order.

The Yacoubian Building

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#fiction #suspensethrillers #suspense #thriller #paperback #terrorist #wizard  #computergenius #scientist 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Tennessee

The puppet master

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Elizabeth Everett

New and never read. Minimal wear near spine from shipping. Please see photos.

A PopSugar and BookBub Most Anticipated Romance of 2022! How do you solve the Perfect Equation? Add one sharp-tongued mathematician to an aloof, handsome nobleman. Divide by conflicting loyalties and multiply by a daring group of women hell-bent on conducting their scientific experiments. The solution is a romance that will break every rule. Six years ago, Miss Letitia Fenley made a mistake, and she's lived with the consequences ever since. Readying herself to compete for the prestigious Rosewood Prize for Mathematics, she is suddenly asked to take on another responsibility--managing Athena's Retreat, a secret haven for England's women scientists. Having spent the last six years on her own, Letty doesn't want the offers of friendship from other club members and certainly doesn't need any help from the insufferably attractive Lord Greycliff. Lord William Hughes, the Viscount Greycliff cannot afford to make any mistakes. His lifelong dream of becoming the director of a powerful clandestine agency is within his grasp. Tasked with helping Letty safeguard Athena's Retreat, Grey is positive that he can control the antics of the various scientists as well as manage the tiny mathematician--despite their historic animosity and simmering tension. As Grey and Letty are forced to work together, their mutual dislike turns to admiration and eventually to something...magnetic. When faced with the possibility that Athena's Retreat will close forever, they must make a choice. Will Grey turn down a chance to change history, or can Letty get to the root of the problem and prove that love is the ultimate answer?

A Perfect Equation

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First Church of Christ Scientist book 1934 edition - in poor shape but still readable

Oregon

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures

Ann Halam

Semi, Miranda, and Arnie are part of a group of 50 British Young Conservationists on their way to a wildlife conservation station deep in the rain forests of Ecuador. After a terrifying mid-air disaster and subsequent crash, these three are the sole survivors, stranded together on a deserted tropical island. Or so they think. Semi, Miranda, and Arnie stumble into the hands of Dr. Franklin, a mad scientist who’s been waiting for them, eager to use them as specimens for his experiments in genetic engineering.

Arkansas

This ALA Best Book for Young Adults finds three young survivors of a plane crash on a tropical island stumbling into the hands of Dr. Franklin, who is eager to use them in his genetic engineering experiments.

Dr. Franklin's Island

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Alaa Al Aswany

Georgia

#fiction #detective #mystery #paperback #newyorktimesbestseller #politicalfiction #govermentcorruption #scientist #senator

Whitewash

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#paperback #nonfiction #benjaminfranklin #benfranklin #scientist #statesman #philosopher #businessman 

New Jersey

The Autobiography

Famous as a scientist, statesman, philosopher, businessman, and civic leader, Benjamin Franklin was also one of the most powerful and controversial American writers of his time, and has been a subject of intense debate ever since: to Matthew Arnold, he exemplified "victorious good sense"; to D.H. Lawrence, he was "the first dummy American." Franklin's classic Autobiography is his last word on his greatest literary creation -- his own invented persona, the original incarnation of the American success story. For the first time, the authoritative editions of works by major American novelists, poets, scholars, and essayists collected in the hardcover volumes of The Library of America are being published singly in a series of handsome and durable paperback books. A distinguished author has contributed an introduction for each volume, which also includes a detailed chronology of the author's life and career, an essay on the choice of the text, and notes.

Franklin

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Iowa

Some creasing on the binding but otherwise in good condition. 

Virginia

This is my first book by this author and I loved it! I can’t wait to read more by her. It definitely had some unexpected twists! 

Lacey McHenry views a prestigious research fellowship at the Kendell-Jakes Longevity Institute as a new start. But a disturbing encounter with an intruder leads to an unexpected cover-up by Institute authorities, and she realizes there's more going on than she ever imagined.

The Enclave

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Francis S. Collins

Louisiana

A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

An instant bestseller, The Language of God provides the best argument for the integration of faith and logic since C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity. It has long been believed that science and faith cannot mingle. Faith rejects the rational, while science restricts us to a life with no meaning beyond the physical. It is an irreconcilable war between two polar-opposite ways of thinking and living. Written for believers, agnostics, and atheists alike, The Language of God provides a testament to the power of faith in the midst of suffering without faltering from its logical stride. Readers will be inspired by Collin’s personal story of struggling with doubt, as well as the many revelations of the wonder of God’s creation that will forever shape the way they view the world around them.

The Language of God

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An innovative twist on kids' parties that are clever, easy to put together, educational, inexpensive and fun. Features simple-to-follow scripts, instructions for performing science projects, tips on keeping the party rolling and sidebars with additional ideas and tricks. Includes full page illustrated invitations for each festivity that can be photocopied and colored. party #kid #kidparty #scienceparty #kidscience #partyplanning #scientist #child #childparty #scienceexperiments #sciencethemeparty

Easy Parties for Curious Kids

Now, it's easier than ever before to give a party for your kids that's inexpensive, entertaining, and original! Einstein's Science Parties Easy Parties for Curious Kids How can you give a party that will excite your kids, impress their friends, and stay within your budget? Shar Levine and Allison Grafton say "Why hire a clown? Throw a science party instead!" And in Einstein's Science Parties, they show how you can easily put together any number of 14 clever and inexpensive science theme parties. You'll need just a few hours of preparation and regular household items to create unforgettable parties like, "Fossils and Dinos," "I Spy," "Color Your World," and "Slime Time." All activities are kid-tested and include clear-cut instructions, and easy-to-follow scripts. The book also includes fun illustrated invitations that can be photocopied and personalized.

Einstein's Science Parties

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Neil McAleer

The Authorized Biography

Arthur C. Clarke has been a household name since 1968, when the film 2001: A Space Odyssey rocketed him to popular fame. McAleer explores Clarke's personal vision and career as one of the 20th century's most popular and influential writers and reveals the life experiences and creative forces that have shaped the man behind the legend. 30 photographs.

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Paul Hoffman

The Man Who Loved Only Numbers

Peter Moore and Mark Frary

The greatest minds in science

Jack Higgins

The Death Trade

Neil Baldwin

Edison

Victor Appleton II

Tom Swift and His Atomic Earth Blaster

Louis Breger

A Dream of Undying Fame

Joan Dash; Dusan Petricic (Illustrator)

A Dangerous Engine: Benjamin Franklin, from Scientist to Diplomat

Brad Meltzer

I am Jane Goodall

Francis Crick

What Mad Pursuit

Alaa Al Aswany

The Yacoubian Building

Jan Coffey

The puppet master

Elizabeth Everett

A Perfect Equation

Mary Baker Eddy

Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures

Ann Halam

Dr. Franklin's Island

Alaa Al Aswany

The Yacoubian Building

Alex Kava

Whitewash

Benjamin Franklin

Franklin

Elizabeth Everett

A Perfect Equation

Alaa Al Aswany

The Yacoubian Building

Elizabeth Everett

A Perfect Equation

Karen Hancock

The Enclave

Francis S. Collins

The Language of God

Shar Levine; Allison Grafton

Einstein's Science Parties

Neil McAleer

Arthur C. Clarke