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Bacteria
Av Margaux Baum, Ph.D. Leslie Favor
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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Bacteria and humankind interact in incredibly complex ways. Many bacteria can be both harmful to individuals and human society, but others are necessary to human digestion, food production, and many other processes that help humans thrive. This book delves into the various kinds of bacteria, their …
Fungi and Molds
Av Margaux Baum, Jennifer Viegas
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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All around us, the natural world goes through cycles of growth and decay. Fungi, including molds, are crucial to these life cycles and can be both destructive and beneficial to humans. From the cultivation of mushrooms, through the molds employed to make cheeses and other food products, to …
Germ Warfare
E-bok, 2016
485 kr
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Among the most fearsome tools of the modern era of war—and certainly one of the most controversial—biological weapons exist within the arsenals of many nations. This book discusses the history of biological warfare from ancient times through the modern era and examines the various types of …
Parasites
Av Margaux Baum, Jennifer Viegas
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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Though not thought about as much as viruses or bacteria, parasites are behind much sickness and suffering in both animals and humans all over the world. Parasites range from microscopic protozoans to insects like ticks and lice and intestinal worms. What they all have in common is that their …
Fight Against Germs
Av Margaux Baum, Josepha Sherman
E-bok, 2016
499 kr
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From the dawn of history, individuals and civilizations have battled disease. The struggle shifted once epidemiologists, medical professionals, and other specialists identified the microscopic organisms often to blame for much of humanity’s illnesses over time. This book examines both the history …
Viruses
Av Margaux Baum, Natalie Goldstein
E-bok, 2016
489 kr
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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 common cold and flu viruses that plague us for a few days or weeks, to more insidious but treatable viral infections, …
Becoming a Member of a Robotics Club
Av Therese M. Shea, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2017
489 kr
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Robots are destined to be a major part of human society and will transform education, business, and everyday life. Learning how to build robots is a popular pastime that brings to bear many different skills. This book introduces readers to robotics clubs and instructs them on how to join one of the …
Building a Career in Robotics
Av Simone Payment, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2017
499 kr
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The interdisciplinary field of robotics offers its practitioners many practical applications and makes it an exciting, dynamic, and cutting-edge pursuit, especially for young people embarking on their careers. This updated volume discusses the latest advances readers will need to be aware of in …
Engineering and Building Robots for Competitions
E-bok, 2017
499 kr
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One of the most hands-on and exciting hobbies and extracurricular activities for students interested in STEM is participating in robotics competitions. This book, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in amateur and professional robotics, including the exploding popularity of the Maker …
History of Robots and Robotics
Av Jeri Freedman, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2017
489 kr
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Once the subject of speculative fiction, robots are now reality in many spheres of life, including business, law enforcement, the military, the sciences, entertainment, and even in our homes. They will play bigger roles in the near and distant future. This book traces the development of robots from …
Lives of Women
Av Ph.D. Andrea Hopkins, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
527 kr
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While they lived in a world often regarded as oppressive and restricted, the tales of how women fared in the medieval era actually offer a more nuanced take. In this book, the roles that women took as members of their communities, within their families, and within society at large are explored with …
Fashion and Clothing
Av Margaret Scott, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
523 kr
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If it is clothes that make the man or woman, each historical era can speak volumes to modern observers with its dominant fashions and clothing trends. This book provides a vivid journey into the fabrics used by medieval peoples, the textile trade, tailoring, and the ever more outrageous and …
Foods, Feasts, and Celebrations
Av Tehmina Bhote, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
522 kr
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Many entries in the historical record and examples from popular culture show nobles, knights, kings, and peasants alike celebrating with food and drink. In this book, medieval agriculture, food preparation, and eating are explored in equal measure. With vivid examples from historical manuscripts, …
Weapons and Warcraft
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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Beyond the chivalry and adventure often presented in fictional works, the medieval era was marked by frequent military conflict. The tools for war employed by soldiers, knights, archers, and other combatants on the battlefield and in bloody sieges are richly rendered in this book. This book …
Jousts, Tournaments, and War Training
Av Ph.D. Andrea Hopkins, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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Throughout Europe, medieval forces were either engaged in conflict or preparing for it through training. Arising from the need to keep the skills of warriors sharp and battle-ready, medieval jousting for knights on horseback became a widespread pastime. This book details how the culture of medieval …
Augustus
Av Fiona Forsyth, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
579 kr
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The transformation of Rome from a republic into an empire was one of the most pivotal changes of its era, affecting the course of history for the Mediterranean world. Born at the time of civil and political unrest that embroiled Rome leading up to and surrounding the death of Julius Caesar, the man …
Julius Caesar
E-bok, 2016
579 kr
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One of the most revered, legendary, and nonetheless complicated figures from the history of Rome, Julius Caesar was a master politician and military genius. In this book, Caesar''s life and impressive accomplishments are related within the historical context of the Roman Republic, already an …
Hatshepsut
Av Susanna Thomas, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
566 kr
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The legacy of ancient Egypt has captivated historians, archaeologists, and the public at large for centuries. This includes the physical relics left behind, primary sources that serve as a window into the lives of the long-gone Egyptians, especially the pharaohs, kings elevated to the status of …
Constantine
Av Julian Morgan, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
562 kr
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The rise of Constantine marked a pivotal and transformative time for the Roman Empire. Besides imposing many important changes to Rome''s government and currency and a reorganization of civil and military spheres, Constantine is also well known for being the first Roman emperor to embrace and …
Castles and Cathedrals
Av David Hilliam, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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As modern tourist destinations, museums, and sites of archaeological and architectural study, medieval castles continue to captivate students of history and laymen alike. Medieval cathedrals, many refurbished and still in use, also inspire awe, inspiration, and historical interest. In this book, …
