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Australian Book Retailer of the Year 2021
Natalie Goldstein
Presents a mix of statistical data and narrative entries on the major geophysical events of the year - earthquakes, storms, forest fires, volcanic eruptions, droughts, and floods.
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Presenting a comprehensive history of the development of the germ theory of disease, this book profiles major scientists who helped the theory, including Leeuwenhoek, Jenner, Pasteur, Lister, Koch, and Walter…
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All animals have to eat, but feeding behavior goes far beyond predators and prey. Animals have a variety of ways to find food. Some sit and wait for food to…
Offers an objective account of the science behind climate change, the potential harm that industrial economies cause to the environment, the international debates that have emerged, and the potential for…
Natalie Goldstein,Natalie Goldstein
Begins with an introduction to biodiversity, discusses its importance and history, the difficulties of maintaining it, and past and current efforts to protect ecosystems from greater destruction –P. [4] of…
Reviews the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, a chronic, progressive neurological disease. Discussing research into the possible genetic cause of Parkinson’s, this title also covers the…
John Muir was able to use his love for nature to become a famed naturalist and advocate for wilderness preservation. His work and influence would lead to the establishment of…
Viruses cannot even perform the functions of living organisms until they invade other cells. Yet viruses cause some of the deadliest diseases that affect human beings: AIDS, SARS, Hanta and…
Many weather experts predict that drought and heat waves will become more prevalent in the future. Indeed, it is important to be prepared. This comprehensive handbook includes information on how…
Examines mankind’s discoveries of the nature of the Earth’s seas, how they were formed, and their role in regulating climate and weather.
Natalie Goldstein,Margaux Baum
The simplest living organisms on Earth, viruses are endlessly studied and yet remain a great mystery. They are the cause of many human and animal illnesses, from the numerous and…
Outlines the history of the expansion and globalization of national economies and explains how globalization evolved. This volume reviews issues surrounding globalization, and presents case studies on several countries -…
Natalie Goldstein,Margaret Christine Campbell
Provides a history of atoms, explores the properties and laws of chemicals, and discusses the new subatomic particles.
Donatella Di Pietrantonio
Sisters share the past, and its indelible marks…
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