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Backyard Ballistics
Backyard Ballistics
by William Gurstelle
Staff Pick
As tempting as it sounds to spend the afternoon with the two digital puppies wrestling under Lara Croft's wife-beater, nothing is really more entertaining than plain ol' throwing rocks at stuff. Or, better still, shooting said rocks out of a homemade... (read more)

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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
by Mary Roach
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If you haven't read Mary Roach's previous bestsellers Bonk and Stiff (shame on you!), Packing for Mars is as good an introduction to Roach as you'll find. Space travel hasn't been this funny or intriguing since Douglas Adams — and best of all, it's... (read more)

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Proust Was a Neuroscientist
Proust Was a Neuroscientist
by Jonah Lehrer
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The young Lehrer's keen portraits make for a winning read. Using Woolf, Stravinsky, Cézanne, Whitman, and a handful of others, he shows how art has given us as much insight into the human mind as science has.... (read more)

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Physics: Why Matter Matters
Physics: Why Matter Matters
by Simon Basher
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Imagine physics as a community full of wacky characters--the building blocks of the universe each with a unique personality. This book throws open the doors and welcomes you into their amazing world. From gravity to the theory of relativity, this unique... (read more)

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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
by Mary Roach
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Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness... (read more)

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Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World
Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World
by Simon Garfield
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The New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type and On the Map offers an ode to letter writing and its possible salvation in the digital age. Few things are as excitingand#151;and potentially life-changingand#151;as discovering an old letter. And... (read more)

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d'artiste: Matte Painting
d'artiste: Matte Painting
by Alp Altiner and Dylan Cole and Chris Stoski
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d'artiste Matte Painting presents the skills and techniques of leading Hollywood matte painters Alp Altiner, Dylan Cole, and Chris Stoski. The book takes readers through the matte painting techniques used to create breathtaking, photo-realistic sets and... (read more)

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The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal (P.S.)
The Third Chimpanzee: The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal (P.S.)
by Jared Diamond
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The Development of an Extraordinary Species We human beings share 98 percent of our genes with chimpanzees. Yet humans are the dominant species on the planet -- having founded civilizations and religions, developed intricate and diverse forms of... (read more)

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Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School with DVD
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School with DVD
by John Medina
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Most of us have no idea what's really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know — such as the brain's need for physical activity to work at its best. How do we... (read more)

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Theodore Gray's Elements Vault: Treasures of the Periodic Table with Removable Archival Documents, a Model Pop-Up Atom, a Poster, and Real Element Samples
Theodore Gray's Elements Vault: Treasures of the Periodic Table with Removable Archival Documents, a Model Pop-Up Atom, a Poster, and Real Element Samples
by Theodore Gray and Nick Mann and Simon Quellen Field
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The exploration of the elements continues! Theodore Gray's Elements Vault builds on Gray's best-selling book with all new text, plus removable historic letters and other artifacts and collectible samples of real elements The Elements Vault picks up where... (read more)

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Ceramics: A World Guide to Traditional Techniques
Ceramics: A World Guide to Traditional Techniques
by Bryan Sentance
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This comprehensive survey of traditional ceramics is organized into eight main sections, with over seventy topics: - The Raw Material--from the excavation and preparation fo the materials to descriptions of the different materials available - Forming... (read more)

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The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You
The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You
by Eli Pariser
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An eye-opening account of how the hidden rise of personalization on the Internet is controlling-and limiting-the information we consume. In December 2009, Google began customizing its search results for each user. Instead of giving you the most broadly... (read more)

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The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family
The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family
by Ken Denmead
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The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun practically makes fun happen just by existing — and not just on weekends and not just for dads. This book contains unlimited inspiration for any level of handy parent to while away innumerable hours doing nerdy... (read more)

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Exotique: The World's Most Beautiful CG Characters
Exotique: The World's Most Beautiful CG Characters
by Daniel Wade and Paul Hellard
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EXOTIQUE presents 228 examples of exceptional character artwork by 113 artists from 37 countries presented over 192 pages of the highest quality production. In addition to exhilarating character artwork, EXOTIQUE features the profiles of eight prominent... (read more)

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Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus
Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus
by Bill Wasik
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An engrossing, lively history of a fearsome and misunderstood virus that binds man and dog The most fatal virus known to science, rabies—a disease that spreads avidly from animals to humans—kills nearly one hundred percent of its victims... (read more)

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Kawasaki (K)Z1000 Z1-R
Kawasaki (K)Z1000 Z1-R
by Tony Sculpher
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Designed as Kawasaki's response to the ground-breaking Honda CB750 of 1969, the Kawasaki 900 Super 4 Model Z1, affectionately referred to by many as the 'Z1000', appeared in 1972.  It took the motorcycling world by storm and has a strong claim to be... (read more)

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Fantastic Flight
Fantastic Flight
by John M Collins
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Let's Do Launch!These aren't your ordinary paper airplanes. These airplanes loop, circle back, flap their wings and spin, tumble, soar, and, of course, glide. In his best-selling book, THE GLIDING FLIGHT, award-winning paper airplane designer John... (read more)

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Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics
Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics
by Ed Sobey
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Admit it: you love to explore how things work. Screwdriver and pliers in hand, no castoff electronics or old appliances are safe. But once youve pulled apart your prey, do you really just want to screw it back together again . . . assuming you could... (read more)

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Campervan Crazy: Travels with My Bus: A Tribute to the VW Camper and the People Who Drive Them
Campervan Crazy: Travels with My Bus: A Tribute to the VW Camper and the People Who Drive Them
by David Eccles
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The only book of its kind on the market! Obsession or addition, this is a tribute to VW Campers and the people who drive them. Over 100 colour photos.... (read more)

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National Geographic Complete Birds of the World
National Geographic Complete Birds of the World
by Tim Harris
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Covering every bird family on Earth, this definitive, easy-to-use volume is designed to inspire and inform both novice birders and experts who want an authoritative yet concise reference. Its a fascinating colorful guide to all the birds on our planet... (read more)

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