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By Subject > Science and Mathematics > General Science
From relativity made easy to 1001 questions about earthquakes, here are science books on many topics. An outstanding list for general readers, science students, teachers, and professionals.
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| |  The Triumph of the Embryo
by Lewis Wolpert
This exploration of how cells multiply and develop offers an accessible look at a difficult subject, with fascinating insights into aging, cancer, regeneration, and evolution. "Clear and engagingly written." — Nature. 1993 edition.
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 Mathematics for the Nonmathematician
by Morris Kline
Erudite and entertaining overview follows development of mathematics from ancient Greeks to present. Topics include logic and mathematics, the fundamental concept, differential calculus, probability theory, much more. Exercises and problems.
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| |  Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction
by Morton D. Davis
This fascinating, newly revised edition offers an overview of game theory, plus lucid coverage of two-person zero-sum game with equilibrium points; general, two-person zero-sum game; utility theory; and other topics.
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| Products in General Science | | |  | 1001 Questions Answered About: Earthquakes, Avalanches, Floods and Other Natural Disasters
by Barbara Tufty
Answers 1001 questions about natural disasters: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, floods, droughts, fires, and animal plagues. A very informative, readable book. 18 photographs, 23 line drawings.
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|  | 1800 Mechanical Movements, Devices and Appliances
by Gardner D. Hiscox
A fascinating compendium of early-20th-century mechanical devices, this expansive work ranges from basic levers to complex machinery. More than 1,800 engravings include simple illustrations and detailed cross-sections.
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|  | 507 Mechanical Movements: Mechanisms and Devices
by Henry T. Brown
This 1868 collection features simplified illustrations of the mechanisms used in hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes, and other machines. Captioned drawings depict the movements of each mechanism.
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|  | An Adventurer’s Guide to Number Theory
by Richard Friedberg
This witty introduction to number theory deals with the properties of numbers and numbers as abstract concepts. Topics include primes, divisibility, quadratic forms, and related theorems.
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|  | Alchemy
by E. J. Holmyard
Classic study by noted authority covers 2,000 years of alchemical history: religious, mystical overtones; apparatus; signs, symbols, and secret terms; advent of scientific method, much more. Illustrated.
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|  | All About Lightning
by Martin A. Uman
Readable and nontechnical, this illustrated survey explores the nature and causes of lightning. Topics include ball lightning, the workings of lightning rods, how to photograph lightning, and other fascinating subjects.
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|  | Another Fine Math You've Got Me Into. . .
by Ian Stewart
Sixteen columns from the French edition of Scientific American feature oddball characters and wacky wordplay in a mathematical wonderland of puzzles and games that also imparts significant mathematical ideas. 1992 edition.
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|  | Astrology in the Middle Ages
by Theodore Otto Wedel
This volume traces the development astrology from the 5th through 15th centuries, highlighted by interpretations from a variety of literary sources, including medieval romances and the works of Chaucer.
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|  | The Astronomical Revolution: Copernicus—Kepler—Borelli
by Alexandre Koyré
Lucid study illuminates contributions of three great pioneers in astronomy whose 16th- and 17th-century work transformed the human conception of the universe. Includes key passages from original works. 59 illustrations.
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|  | Basic Electronics
by U.S. Bureau of Naval Personnel
This clear, well-illustrated introduction to electronic equipment covers numerous essential topics: electron tubes, semiconductors, electronic power supplies, tuned circuits, amplifiers, receivers, ranging and navigation systems, computers, antennas, more. 560 illustrations.
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|  | Basic Machines and How They Work
by Naval Education
Only elementary math skills are needed to follow this manual, which covers many machines and their components, including hydrostatics and hydraulics, internal combustion engines, trains, and more. 204 black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  | Brunelleschi: Studies of His Technology and Inventions
by Frank D. Prager, Gustina Scaglia
Comprehensive book describes how Filippo Brunelleschi built the dome of Florence's famed cathedral: masonry techniques, construction concepts, and more. 28 halftones. 18 line illustrations.
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|  | Chance, Luck, and Statistics
by Horace C. Levinson
In simple, non-technical language, this volume explores the fundamentals governing chance and applies them to sports, government, and business. "Clear and lively ... remarkably accurate." — Scientific Monthly.
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|  | The Chemical History of a Candle
by Michael Faraday
This highly readable text by a famous inventor explores the components and weight of the atmosphere; capillary attraction; carbon content in oxygen and living bodies; and much more. Numerous illustrations.
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|  | Chinese Technology in the Seventeenth Century: T’ien-kung K’ai-wu
by Sung Ying-hsing
Illustrated with 152 woodcuts, this 1637 classic covers agriculture, textiles, mining, metallurgy, chemical engineering, boat-building, and more. Rich in scientific and historical background, it constitutes an impressive survey of technological progress.
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| | | |  | Computers, Pattern, Chaos and Beauty
by Clifford A. Pickover
Fractals and chaos theory lead to startling graphics in this book by a renowned scientist, inventor, and artist, who coordinates information from disparate fields. Over 275 illustrations, 29 in color.
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