The March of Unreason: Science, Democracy, and the New Fundamentalism
by Dick Taverne


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In The March of Unreason, Dick Taverne expresses his concern that irrationality is on the rise in Western society, and argues that public opinion is increasingly dominated by unreflecting prejudice and an unwillingness to engage with factual evidence... (read more)

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Small World
by Mark Buchanan


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In this title, Mark Buchanan tells the story of how a stunning discovery in complexity science is revolutionizing the way we understand networks. According to a handful of physicists, networks of things - from molecules to people - have a hidden and... (read more)

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You Call This the Future? The Greatest Inventions Sci-Fi Imagined and Science Promised
by Nick Sagan and Mark Frary and Andy Walker


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Examining the 50 coolest, most stylish, and most popular futuristic inventions, this handbook peers through the lens of today’s science, looking at which ones have become reality and how they work, and which are still in the imagined future: will... (read more)

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Gadget Nation: A Journey Through the Eccentric World of Invention
by Steve Greenberg


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Have you ever heard of bird diapers?Interested in a talking toilet paper dispenser?What about a motorized ice cream cone?Slippers with built-in headlights?Looking for a Kosher Lamp?  These aren’t gag gadgets from some lame late night talk show... (read more)

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Galileo in Rome: The Rise and Fall of a Troublesome Genius
by William R Shea


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Two leading authorities on Galileo offer a brilliant revisionist look at the career of the great Italian scientist.... (read more)

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The Patent Files: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Invention
by David Lindsay


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A collection of lighthearted essays exploring the eccentric world of inventors, inventions, and patents. This world is peopled with inventors including a NASA consultant challenged with designing a solar-powered spaceship, and the father of the "no... (read more)

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Cambridge Studies in International Relations #80: Regions of War and Peace
by Douglas Lemke


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Douglas Lemke inquires as to whether the factors that lead to war among great powers also apply to other countries, considering different regional circumstances and historical experiences. The book examines Africa, the Far East, the Middle East and South... (read more)

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Build a Remote-Controlled Robot (Tab Electronics)
by David Shircliff


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NOW BUILDING YOUR OWN REMOTE-CONTROLLEDQUESTOR ROBOT IS: * MUCH EASIER THAN YOU THINK * VERY INEXPENSIVE * GREAT FUN * SIMPLE WITH THIS BOOK Here are all the step-by-step, heavily illustrated plans you need to build a full-sized, remote-controlled robot... (read more)

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Building Bots: Designing and Building Warrior Robots
by William Gurstelle


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This is the definitive guide to designing and building warrior robots like those seen on BattleBots, Robotica, and Robot Wars. It walks robot enthusiasts of all ages step-by-step through the design and building process, enabling them to create any number... (read more)

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Gordon McComb's Gadgeteers Goldmine
by Gordon Mccomb


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"Gordon McComb's Gadgeteer's Goldmine" is one of the most exciting, well-rounded collections of electronic projects available anywhere, featuring experiments in everything from magnetic levitation and lasers to high-tech surveillance and digital... (read more)

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The Neuroscience of Fair Play: Why We (Usually) Follow the Golden Rule
by Donald W Pfaff


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We remember the admonition of our mothers: “Treat others as you want them to treat you.” But what if being nice was something we were inclined by nature to do anyway?  Renowned neuroscientist Donald Pfaff upends our entire understanding... (read more)

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Far Out: 101 Strange Tales from Science's Outer Edge
by Mark Pilkington


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Mark Pilkington charts some of the more curious byways, scenic detours, and inspired failures of scientists, inventors, and, yes, crackpots, over the past few hundred years. From the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis to zero-point energy, via the Hieronymous... (read more)

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The Republican War on Science
by Chris Mooney


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Science has never been more crucial to deciding the political issues facing the country. Yet science and scientists have less influence with the federal government than at any time since the Eisenhower administration. In the White House and Congress... (read more)

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Loving the Machine: The Art and Science of Japanese Robots
by Timothy N. Hornyak


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What can account for Japan's unique relationship with robots as potential colleagues in life, rather than as potential adversaries? This volume attempts to answer this fundamental query by looking at Japan's historical connections with robots, its... (read more)

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A Book of Scientific Curiosities: Everything You Need to Know about Science-But Never Had Time to Ask
by Cyril Aydon


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From the length of the human genome to the number of stars in the sky, within these pages lies a fascinating collection of stories of mankind's speculation and discovery. When the great Isaac Newton looked back on his life's work, he felt he had been... (read more)

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Almost Everyones Guide To Science
by John Gribbin


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From the author of "Schrodinger's Cat, Being Human" and "Q Is For Quantum", comes this examination of many of the issues in modern science; from black holes and the big bang theory to evolution and the nature of human behaviour. An essential overview for... (read more)

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Lego. Mindstormstm for Dummies. with CDROM
by Michael Meadhra


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The LEGO MINDSTORMS products are great fun for children and adults alike, and can be used in millions of different combinations to build interactive creatures. But the power of Dr. Frankenstein can be very confusing, and figuring out which of those 700... (read more)

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Inviting Disaster: Lessons from the Edge of Technology
by James Chiles


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Explaining in vivid layman's terms how machines fail and deadly accidents result, this book draws on a wide range of disasters--some famous, some obscure --and combines riveting storytelling with eye-opening findings to show what happens when the reach... (read more)

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