Horsemeat in burgers was hard to swallow, but there are far more sinister culinary crimes afoot...Chicken eggs that haven’t come from chickens, melamine in infant’s milk in China, nut shells in spices
What's it really like to be a student at Ever After High? Enroll in hexcellent courses like General Villiany, Science and Sorcery, and Hero Training and spend some time with your best friends forever
The theme of this book focuses on the being of tourism and knowledge construction in tourism. It discusses both ontological and epistemological issues in tourism studies. Adopting a broad understandin
Wanda Maximoff , the most bewitching Avenger, goes it alone in this collection of her solo adventures away from Earth's Mightiest Heroes! First, the science of cosmic writing team DnA and the magic of
The critical zone sustains most terrestrial life on the planet and anthropogenic changes to the biogeochemical reservoirs and fluxes will ultimately alter terrestrial systems in unprecedented ways. Th
Advances in Experimental Social Psychology continues to be one of the most sought after and most often cited series in this field. Containing contributions of major empirical and theoretical interest,
Feel like you’re on a treadmill that won’t stop? Learn to step off and hit your stride. Not long ago Christine Carter, happiness expert at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, speaker, writer,
A revised and expanded edition of the original Basher book introduces and demystifies the periodic table and related chemistry concepts while incorporating new discoveries and dedicating individual pa
Gain a comprehensive understanding of chemistry and see how it relates to health science with INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY. This bestseller features dynamic art, interesting exam
"A physician explores just how far the science of resurrection has come. Not too long ago, when you were dead, you were dead. There was no coming back. But a little electricity, applied to the heart i
This companion to MOXIE AND THE ART OF RULE BREAKING, which SLJ called ?a breathless thrill ride,” features hidden pirate treasure and a high-stakes game of tag ? just what you’d expect from summer ca
Trust is central to almost every human interaction—and even small attempts to improve our faith in others can have a big payoff. People who trust more are happier, live longer, and even have more sex.
Part road-trip comedy and part social science experiment, a scientist and a journalist detail their epic quest to discover the secret behind what makes things funny.Dr. Peter McGraw, founder of the Hu
Well known and well regarded in the world of science fiction and fantasy writing, Vandana Singh brings her unique imagination to a wider audience in this collection of stories, newly reissued by Zubaa
The explosive, dark secrets behind America's post-WWII science programs from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51.In the chaos following WWII, some of the greatest spoils of Germany's r
A breathtaking look at the new science that can track consciousness deep in the brain How does our brain generate a conscious thought? And why does so much of our knowledge remain unconscious? Thanks
Clyde is a hyperactive kid, and his twin sister, Claudia, does her best to keep him out of trouble--but after a class field trip to the science museum, and a zapped banana, he suddenly finds that exci
A landmark book of popular science—a lucid, engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years and of how the increasing disparity between the jumble of adaptations in our Stone Age
A fantastic new series filled with the best and most amazing facts about popular science topics, and each book ncludes fun and interactive artwork clues that leads readers through the book and stimula
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... three worlds collided. Angry Birds, Star Wars, and National Geographic united to take their fans on a galactic mission to uncover the true stories, invent
Molecular Gastronomy, Microgastronomy, Bistronomy, Avant Garde Cuisine, Multi-Sensory Dining all mean the same thing -- using food science to bring flavor, texture, taste and aromas to recipes in new
Eight fascinating tales of scientists and inventors ahead of their time. Earth revolves around the sun. Washing hands helps stop the spread of disease. Poisons in the environment affect the entire
The P-NP problem is the most important open problem in computer science, if not all of mathematics. "The Golden Ticket" provides a nontechnical introduction to P-NP, its rich history, and its algorith
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Circlet Press, Fantastic Erotica presents the very best erotic science fiction and fantasy short stories published by Circlet in the past five years. Chosen by pop
Sean Davison, a professor of science at the University of the Western Cape, made headlines when he was arrested in New Zealand for matricide. The story that emerged?how he helped his ailing mother in
Baby otters are playful and adorable creatures?from their first steps outside of the cozy den their mother prepared for them to their first paddles in the icy water. Veteran science book author Ginjer
This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colorful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask ab
Reflecting Cengage Learning's commitment to offering flexible teaching solutions and value for students and instructors, this new hybrid edition features the instructional presentation found in the pr
Even MORE myths to bust...in the safety of your own home!Do you have what it takes to be a MythBuster? Confirmed!Kid-friendly and age appropriate, this fun follow-up book to the successful MYTHBUSTERS
Candace has always known that her brothers are a little weird, especially Ferb, who never seems to talk. But after watching an all-night science-fiction movie marathon, she's convinced that Ferb is a
Since the discovery of the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect in magnetic multilayers in 1988, a new branch of physics and technology, called spin-electronics or spintronics, has emerged, where the
Explore Your World! is divided into two chapters: one of zany, quirky science projects and tech crafts, and another of eye-opening explorations that make every child’s backyard seem like a haven for d
When Helen and Martha help T.D. write a comic book for his science project, they suddenly find themselves written into the story! Spacedog Martha tries to evade the pesky spacecats and their radioacti
When Helen and Martha help T.D. write a comic book for his science project, they suddenly find themselves written into the story! Spacedog Martha tries to evade the pesky spacecats and their radioacti
Although they are all around us, light and sound arevery difficult to explain to young children. Now readers can join an expert to uncover what light and sound are, how they are generated, and how a r
Based on a hugely popular Internet documentary, this exploration of historic signs and symbolism determines what the future holds for humanity come 2012. "If you believe there is no special significa
Step Into The Future The finest selections from a banner year for short-form science fiction, Year's Best SF 16 is the boldest, most eye-opening compilation to date from acclaimed, award-winning edi
The internationally bestselling story of a young woman whose death in 1951 changed medical science for ever . . .Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacc
"The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations outlines a constructive and convincing path for getting beyond unproductive debates about the relative merits of the various methodologies that infor
Written by a well-known science author, this introductory text explores the physics of solids and the field of hydrodynamics. Vivid examples illuminate this interesting, informative survey as it range
