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14 produkter
Evolution
E-bok, 2016
691 kr
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Evolution looks at Charles Darwin''s extensive and pervasive influence. The book explores the mechanics of evolution before diving deeper into how evolution affects humans, plants, and cells. Evolution also broaches the implications of Darwin''s theory, tying in disease mutations and the opposition …
Composition of the Universe: The Evolution of Stars and Galaxies
E-bok, 2016
664 kr
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Within galaxies, stars grow from clouds of gas and dust, shine brilliantly, and die stunning deaths. The Composition of the Universe: The Evolution of Stars and Galaxies traces the lives of stars and also the lives of famous scientists like Edwin Hubble, Albert Einstein, and Henrietta Leavitt. …
Big Bang Theory and Light Spectra
E-bok, 2016
649 kr
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Much of our contemporary understanding of space systems dates back to Isaac Newton. It’s surprising to think that the underpinnings of astronomy are centuries old. While for a time it seemed as though major discoveries in the field had stagnated, in the early twentieth century, scientists like …
Inventions in Computing
From the Abacus to Personal Computers
E-bok, 2016
664 kr
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Though it seems like all advancements in computing have occurred in the last few decades, in reality the technology behind computers dates back to early civilizations, such as our modern conception of numbers. Inventions in Computing: From the Abacus to Apple Computers discusses the history of the …
Minnesota
Land of 10,000 Lakes
Av Elizabeth Kaplan, Marlene Targ Brill m. fl.
E-bok, 2018
536 kr
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The thirty-second state to join the Union is a leader in many ways, including volunteerism, voter turnout, health care, and education. This colorful book traces Minnesota''s history from the Paleo-Indians to the arrival of the French and later waves of Scandinavian immigrants. This book also …
New York
The Empire State
Av Stephanie Fitzgerald, Dan Elish m. fl.
E-bok, 2018
536 kr
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New York State has long been the first stop for immigrants from Europe and other parts of the world. Many choose to stay, giving New York one of the largest and most diverse populations in the nation. Readers will explore New York''s diverse geography; the history of immigration, manufacturing, and …
Northwest Passage
E-bok, 2017
664 kr
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The Northwest Passage has captured the imagination of nations and explorers for hundreds of years. And today, as global warming reshapes geography, trade along the passage is becoming a reality for the first time. This book provides a sweeping history of the route from the earliest attempts to …
Big Bang Theory
E-bok, 2017
706 kr
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The genesis of our universe has captured the imagination of astronomers throughout history. The development of the big bang theory is a story of heated debates, a race to discovery, and persistent scientists who refused to give up. This book includes biographies of Arno Penzias, Robert Wilson, …
Power of Python
E-bok, 2017
664 kr
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Though Python takes its name from the comical British television series Monty Python''s Flying Circus, the coding language is seriously powerful. Guido van Rossum, the programmer who wrote Python, was motivated to create a coding language that is intuitive and easy to understand. This book traces …
Power of Ruby
E-bok, 2017
664 kr
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Although Yukihiro Matsumoto released Ruby in 1995, it would take more than a decade for the programming language to achieve widespread adoption. Today, Ruby is one of the fastest growing coding languages, and it is behind major sites like Hulu and Twitter. This book describes the history of the …
