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Denialism: How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress, Harms the Planet, and Threatens Our Lives by Michael Specter Publisher Comments In this provocative and headline- making book, Michael Specter confronts the widespread fear of science and its terrible toll on individuals and the planet. In Denialism, New Yorker staff writer Michael Specter reveals that Americans have come to... (read more) Your price: $27.95 New - Hardcover
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Civilians Guide to the U.S. Military: A Comprehensive Reference to the Customs, Language and Structure of the Armed Forces by Barbara Schading Publisher Comments A basic primer on military life, this authoritative book provides explanations of military language and protocol and breaks down information by branch and includes military slang. Perfect for anyone looking to verify military information or learn more... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Evolution of Useful Things: How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to Be as They Are. by Henry Petroski Publisher Comments Only Henry Petroski, author of The Pencil, could make one never pick up a paper clip again without being overcome with feelings of awe and reverence. In his new book the author examines a host of techno-trivia questions how the fork got its tines... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Small Wonder: Essays by Barbara Kingsolver Publisher Comments In her new essay collection, the beloved author of High Tide in Tucson brings to us, out of one of history's darker moments, an extended love song to the world we still have. Whether she is contemplating the Grand Canyon, her vegetable garden, motherhood,... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The New Way Things Work by David Macaulay From Powells.com Winner of the 1991 Caldecott Medal for Black and White, author-illustrator David Macaulay has more than demonstrated his playful humor, imagination, and technical know-how in over fifteen books for children. His greatest success so far, though,... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $21.95 Used - Hardcover
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Where's My Jetpack?: A Guide to the Amazing Science Fiction Future That Never Arrived by Daniel H. Wilson and Richard Horne Staff Pick If you are like me, the Roomba just does not cut it when what I expect is the domestic help of the robot maid featured on The Jetsons. In this highly entertaining look at futuristic inventions once envisioned, but never fully realized, Daniel Wilson... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Best American Science and Nature Writing (Best American Science & Nature Writing) by Elizabeth Kolbert Publisher Comments Elizabeth Kolbert, one of today's leading environmental journalists, edits this year's volume of the finest science and nature writing. Bringing together promising new voices and prize-winning favorites, this collection is "a... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $9.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Stroke a Martian: And 99 Other Things to Do Before You Die by New Scientist Publisher Comments Here's the best science has to offer common man: more than 100 activities guaranteed to excite the mind, challenge the body, and fill readers with wonder such as measuring the speed of light with chocolate.... (read more) List Price $7.95 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The way things work by David Macaulay Publisher Comments From levers to lasers, from cameras to computers, this 384-page volume is a remarkable overview of the machines and inventions that shape our lives, amusingly presented with a large dose of Macaulay's wit and personality.... (read more) Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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