The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception (Michaels David)(Pevná vazba)

The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception (Michaels David)(Pevná vazba)

Well-heeled American corporations have long had a financial stake in undermining scientific consensus and manufacturing uncertainty. In The Triumph of Doubt, former Obama and Clinton official David Michaels details how corrupt science becomes public policy -- and where it's happening today

Into the Light (Weber David)(Pevná vazba)

In David Weber and Chris Kennedy's New York Times-bestselling science fiction epic Out of the Dark, Earth beat back an alien invasion. Now comes the recovery . . . and the revenge, in Into the Light. The Shongairi conquered Earth. In mere minutes, half the human race died, and our cities lay in

The Storm, 2 (Drake David)(Pevná vazba)

THE THRILLING RE-TELLING OF ARTHURIAN LEGEND FROM MASTER OF SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY DAVID DRAKE CONTINUES A young Champion must rescue a friend and battle an enemy at the heart of a chaotic world. The universe has shattered into chaos and monsters. Jon, the Leader, is dedicating his life to

Nightmares: The Dark Side of Dreams and Dreaming (Michaels Stase)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating look at the dark side of dreaming from a renowned expert. What causes our worst nightmares? Stase Michaels applies her signature out-of-the-box perspective on the dreams that shake us out of sleep and mirror our real-life worries, breaking down their symbolism, trajectory, and

The Doctor Who Fooled the World: Science, Deception, and the War on Vaccines (Deer Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Investigative reporter Brian Deer exposes a conspiracy of fraud and betrayal behind attacks on a mainstay of medicine: vaccinations.2021 IPPY Book Award Winner (Gold) in Health/Medicine/Nutrition, Recipient of the Eric Hoffer Award for Nonfiction in the Culture Category.From San Francisco to

Dune (Herbert Frank)(Pevná vazba)

Frank Herbert's epic masterpiece--a triumph of the imagination and the bestselling science fiction novel of all time. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timoth e Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem, Dave

Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine (Hoffmann David)(Pevná vazba)

A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine - A complete handbook for the medical practitioner - Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications - By the author of The Complete Illustrated

Mammoth Science: The Big Ideas That Explain Our World (Macaulay David)(Pevná vazba)

David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of physics, biology, and chemistry in this unconventional and highly original guide to science. From the interior of an atom to the solar system and beyond, the mammoths seek to understand the science These intrepid science

The Worst Football Kits of All Time (Moor David)(Pevná vazba)

In the mad, money-driven world of football, some rather interesting and sometimes shocking kits have been worn upon the field of play. This book is a full-colour celebration of some of the most outrageous strips foisted upon the poor players and loyal fans, both for club and

The Art and Science of Sails (Whidden Tom)(Pevná vazba)

The Art and Science of Sails, Second Edition, is the bible of modern sail handling and selection. Tom Whiddenis CEO of North Marine Group, which includes North Sails, the largest sailmaker in the United States and theworld. Coauthor Michael Levitt has written more than a dozen books in thenautical

Political Self-Deception (Galeotti Anna Elisabetta)(Pevná vazba)

Self-deception, that is the distortion of reality against the available evidence and according to one's wishes, represents a distinctive component in the wide realm of political deception. It has received relatively little attention but is well worth examining for its explanatory and normative

Narrative Faith: Dostoevsky, Camus, and Singer (Stromberg David)(Pevná vazba)

Narrative Faith engages with the dynamics of doubt and faith to consider how literary works with complex structures explore different moral visions. The study describes a literary petite histoire that problematizes faith in two ways-both in the themes presented in the story, and the strategies used

Science and Art: The Painted Surface (Sgamellotti Antonio)(Pevná vazba)

Science and art are increasingly interconnected in the activities of the study and conservation of works of art. Science plays a key role in cultural heritage, from developing new analytical techniques for studying the art, to investigating new ways of preserving the materials for the future. For

How Economics Shapes Science (Stephan Paula)(Paperback)

The beauty of science may be pure and eternal, but the practice of science costs money. And scientists, being human, respond to incentives and costs, in money and glory. Choosing a research topic, deciding what papers to write and where to publish them, sticking with a familiar area or going into

Magic of Sleep - . . . and the Science of Dreams (Woodgate Vicky)(Pevná vazba)

Quantum Economics: The New Science of Money (Orrell David)(Paperback)

The emerging science of quantum economics can help us create a 'real-world' economics that actually works for us

The the Science of Science Policy: A Handbook (Lane Julia I.)(Pevná vazba)

This handbook provides an overview of the current theoretical and empirical basis for a science of science policy. It offers perspectives from the federal science and policy community, and look towards a research agenda for

The World Is Your Burger: A Cultural History (Michaels David)(Pevná vazba)

An encyclopaedic, eye-catching tribute to one of the world's most popular foods - the humble hamburgerCelebrate the classic hamburger with this unprecedented collection of essays, photographs, and ephemera - a colourful look at the burger's origins and impact, assembled by a true burgerphile whose

Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality (Linden David)(Pevná vazba)

Inspired by the abundance of unique personalities available on dating websites, a renowned neuroscientist examines the science of what makes you, you.David J. Linden has devoted his career to understanding the biology common to all humans. But a few years ago he found himself on OkCupid. Looking

Triumph TR6: The Complete Story (Knowles David)(Pevná vazba)

Covering the design, development and manufacture of the car as well as its motorsport history, Triumph TR6 is dedicated to the last traditional open-topped TR sports car with a separate chassis. It shows how this last bastion of traditional British sports car motoring went against the grain of

Beyond the Doors (Neilsen David)(Pevná vazba)

Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Coraline will devour this dark and creepy, humor-laced tale about four siblings who discover a mysterious world where secrets hide around every corner. When a family disaster forces the four Rothbaum children to live with their aunt Gladys, they

Algorithmics: The Spirit of Computing (Harel David)(Paperback)

Computer science is the science of the future, and already underlies every facet of business and technology, and much of our everyday lives. In addition, it will play a crucial role in the science the 21st century, which will be dominated by biology and biochemistry, similar to the role of

Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science (Engelhaupt Erika)(Pevná vazba)

What Is Color?: 50 Questions and Answers on the Science of Color (Eckstut Arielle)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive illustrated exploration of the fascinating science of color Arielle and Joann Eckstut, authors of The Secret Language of Color, offer a thorough, readable, and highly visual exploration of the science of color. Organized by 50 of the most essential questions about color across a