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Takes an in-depth look at how elements are discovered, why they matter and where they will take us, with a particular focus on the new 'superheavy' elements discovered very recently

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When Indonesia's Mount Tambora erupted in 1815, it unleashed the most destructive wave of extreme weather the world has witnessed in thousands of years. The volcano's massive sulfate dust cloud enveloped the Earth, cooling temperatures and disrupting major weather systems for more than three years. Communities worldwide endured famine, disease, and

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Presents a provocative view of Robert Boyle (1627-1691), one of the leading figures of the Scientific Revolution, by revealing his avid and lifelong pursuit of alchemy. This title shows that his alchemical quest positions him more accurately in the intellectual and cultural crossroads of the seventeenth century.

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How does dust connect the cosmos with our bed sheets Why do lobsters do the Mexican Wave backwards Can we live without a pulse And what makes us feel wetness when theres no such thing aswet nerve receptors The Best Australian Science Writing 2015 draws on the knowledge and insight of Australias brightest thinkers in examining the world around us.

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This popular yearly anthology gives a snapshot of the very best science writing Australia has to offer, including everything from the most esoteric philosophical questions about ourselves and the universe, through to practical questions about the environment in which we live.

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Tells the story of an extraordinary connection between a teacher and a student. This title describes the transformation that takes place in a student's heart, as he and his teacher reverse roles, as they age, as they are buffeted by life itself.

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Three acclaimed authors engage in conversation blending scientific observation, mythical imagination, and visionary speculation.

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Using the latest cutting-edge neuroscience, Gina Rippon unpacks the stereotypes that bombard us from our earliest moments and shows how these messages mould our ideas of ourselves and even shape our brains.

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Reprint. Originally published: New York: Free Press, c2006.

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An informative, accessible, easy-to-use guide to physics fundamentals and concepts.

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Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, this title covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. It helps readers learn about: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect.

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Did you know it's possible to derive the Pythagorean theorem by spinning a fish tank filled with water Or that the line of best fit for a data set can be found using a mechanical contraption made from a rod and springs This title demonstrates how to use physical intuition to solve these and other math problems.

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Extensively illustrated with images of the lunar surface, The Moon is an accessible introduction that will appeal to both amateur and professional astronomers and all those fascinated by Earth's natural satellite

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The alchemical roots of unusual scientific discoveries made by the American and Nazi space programs.

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Left-handedness seems to be no big deal. Many of us are left-handed and those of us who aren't don't tend to give left-handedness much thought. In this title, the author explains why left-handedness continues to be associated with maladies of various kinds, including mental retardation, insomnia, suicidal urges, criminality and shorter life spans.

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