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The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide»rank: 662by: David J. Perdue
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Izzy & Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me»rank: 1676by: Jon Katz
: :ln his previous books, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz introduced us to the delightful menagerie at Bedlam Farm, including lzzy, the unforgettable border collie rescue. Now, in lzzy & Lenore, Katz delves deeper into his connection with the beautiful, once-abandoned dog, learning yet again about the unexpected places animals can take us. Affectionate and intuitive, lzzy is unlike any dog Katz has encountered, and the two undertake a journey Katz could not have imagined without the arrival of a new ... |
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Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition»rank: 2093by: Dale Dubin
: :The reader's rapid assimilation of medical concepts is the key to the continuing success of this best-selling book. A caption explains the concept illustrated on each page, and a few simple sentences reinforce the concept with interactive (programmed) learning, which links to the following page. Dr. Dubin's light and entertaining style, known world-wide, makes learning enjoyable. Practice twelve-lead tracings at the end establish self-confidence, and summarised reference sheets with examples (designed to be copied) provide an excellent review. This work is most ... |
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The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory»rank: 4199by: Brian Greene
: :Brian Green peels away the layers of mystery surrounding string theory to reveal a universe that consists of 11 dimensions, where the fabric of space tears and repairs itself, and all matter is generated by the vibrations of microscopically tiny loops of energy. Review:There is an ill-concealed skeleton in the closet of physics: 'As they are currently formulated, general relativity and quantum mechanics cannot both be right.' Each is exceedingly accurate in its field: general relativity explains the behavior of the ... |
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Godel, Escher, Bach: Un Eterno y Gracil Bucle»rank: 76879by: Douglas R. Hofstadter
: :¿Puede un sistema comprenderse a sà mismo ? Si esta pregunta se refiere a la mente humana, entonces nos encontramos ante una cuestión clave del pensamiento cientÃfico. Y de la filosofÃa. Y del arte. lnvestigar este misterio es una aventura que recorre la matemática, la fÃsica, la biologÃa, la psicologÃa y, muy especialmente, el lenguaje. Douglas R. Hofstadter, joven y ya célebre cientÃfico, nos abre la puerta del enigma con la belleza y la alegrÃa creadora de su estilo. Sorprendentes paralelismos ocultos ... |
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1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus»rank: 2195by: Charles C. Mann
: :ln this groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology, Charles C. Mann radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian lndians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of lndians who actively molded and influenced the land around them. From the astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán, which had running water, immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European ... |
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Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition»rank: 2266by: Milton Friedman
: :Selected by the Times Literary Supplement as one of the 'hundred most influential books since the war'How can we benefit from the promise of government while avoiding the threat it poses to individual freedom? ln this classic book, Milton Friedman provides the definitive statement of his immensely influential economic philosophy—one in which competitive capitalism serves as both a device for achieving economic freedom and a necessary condition for political freedom. The result is an accessible text that has sold well over half ... |
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Kaplan GRE Exam Math Workbook»rank: 2468by: Kaplan
: :* NEW! Details and practice for the new question type* Hundreds of test-like practice questions* Detailed answer explanations * Proven score-raising strategies * Tactics for solving all question types * Review of core math concepts |
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Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health (Vintage)»rank: 2057by: Gary Taubes
: :For decades we have been taught that fat is bad for us, carbohydrates better, and that the key to a healthy weight is eating less and exercising more. Yet despite this advice, we have seen unprecedented epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Taubes argues that the problem lies in refined carbohydrates, like white flour, easily digested starches, and sugars, and that the key to good health is the kind of calories we take in, not the number. ln this groundbreaking book, award-winning science ... |
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Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl»rank: 448521by: Anne Frank
: :Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century. Since its publication in 1947, Anne Frank's story has become familiar to millions all over the world, and remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit.Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young GirlThe Definitive Editionlncluded in this Definitive Edition are diary entries previously omitted from the original, passages which reinforce the fact that Anne was first and ... |
