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The Bothrops is good at making itself look like food. Its tail attracts other animals. When they get too close, the Bothrops strikes! Its venom is powerful and fast acting. Plus, some of these snakes are huge -- over six feet long and weighing as much as a big bag of potatoes. Learn all about this careful killer in Bothrops: South America's Highly Venomous Snake. Part of the series Lethal Strikers: Latin America's Deadliest Snakes, this book is filled...
82) Magnetic Current
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Magnetic Current is a short pamphlet by eccentric sculptor and writer Edward Leedskalnin. Detailing his many experiments with magnets, this work posits that it is not metal itself that is magnetic. Rather, tiny individual magnet particles that circulate in and around the metal give it its pull.
Edward Leedskalnin was born in Latvia in 1887. While his formal education lasted only until 4th grade, he was intensely curious and spent much of his youth...
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Python 3 is more versatile and easier to use than ever. It runs on all major platforms in a huge array of use cases. Coding in Python minimizes development time and increases productivity in comparison to other languages. Clean, maintainable code is easy to both read and write using Python's clear, concise syntax. Object-oriented programming is a popular design paradigm in which data and behaviors are encapsulated in such a way that they can be manipulated...
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An anaconda is a powerful predator that lives in the swamps and rivers of tropical South America. The green anaconda is one of the longest snakes in the world, almost as long as a school bus! Discover more about these amazing constrictors in All About South American Anacondas, one of 30 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, eye-catching photographs, a map, and glossary.
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Cockroaches are more than just the scary insects running across your kitchen floor at night. In fact, very few of the over 4,000 different cockroaches invade homes. The Madagascar hissing cockroach stays far away from people. They live on the famous island near the African coast. They get their name from the loud hissing sound they make. You can learn how they make this noise along with many other interesting facts about these unusual insects in “All...
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Almost invisible, the African boomslang lies in deadly wait. When it strikes, it easily kills. That's because few snakes are as venomous as this silent killer. Part of the series “Lethal Strikers: Africa's Deadliest Snakes”, “African Boomslang: Africa's Most Venomous Snake” offers more than just an introduction to this deadly but beautiful reptile. It's also packed with full-color photos and information on how this snake lives and kills.
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The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more. The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest is a portable and easy-to-use reference for searching out and identifying the hundreds of species of seashore life found on the beaches of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern...
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Collected here are nineteen of Nikola Tesla's essays, letters, and speeches complete with over 200 captioned figures. Now you can read these famous articles as they were intended to be read. Included are 'A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers'; 'Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination'; 'Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High...
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This book provides an in-depth exploration of Excels subtotals feature, equipping readers with the tools and insights needed to master data grouping, aggregation, and analysis. Designed for professionals working with structured datasets, the book focuses on practical applications, teaching readers how to organize data effectively, apply subtotals across different categories, and handle challenges such as custom sorting, multi-level grouping, and formatting...
90) The hidden life of trees: what they feel, how they communicate : discoveries from a secret world
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Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 1
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A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.
"Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded their language....
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"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." -The New York Times
In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution,...
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Now in full color and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market. For a generation, Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide to the night sky. Now this classic beginner's guide has been completely revised to bring it up to date with the latest discoveries.
Updated with the latest, most accurate information, new online...
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"One of the most elusive and controversial figures in NASA's history, George W. S. Abbey was called "the Dark Lord," "the Godfather," and "UNO" (unidentified NASA official) by those within NASA. From young pilot and wannabe astronaut to engineer, bureaucrat, and finally director of the Johnson Space Center ("mission control"), Abbey's story has never been fully told--until now. This fascinating account takes readers inside NASA to learn the real story...
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Welcome to "Beekeeping for Beginners: Everything You Need to
Know About Beekeeping, from Honeybees to Harvesting Honey"! If
you've ever been fascinated by bees and the honey they produce, then
this book is perfect for you. Whether you're interested in starting your
own bee colony or just learning more about these incredible insects,
this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about
beekeeping.
In this book, you'll learn about the different...
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In a world where technology intertwines seamlessly with our daily lives, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way we interact with the world around us. "Internet of Things (IoT)" is an insightful exploration of the IoT and its advancements in communication protocols, illuminating the remarkable potential and impact this interconnected ecosystem holds for the future.
This comprehensive guide begins...
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Are you fascinated by the world of data analysis but unsure where to begin? Look no further than "Data Analysis for Beginners: Unleashing the Power of Data." This comprehensive guide is designed to take you on a step-by-step journey into the captivating realm of data analysis and visualization.
In this book, you'll embark on an enlightening exploration of the fundamentals, providing you with a solid foundation to build upon. Starting with the basics,...
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In "Big Data for Beginners: Applications of Data - An Introduction to Real-Time Data Processing and Machine Learning for Data Analysis," readers will explore the cutting-edge applications of Big Data and learn how it is being used to drive innovation and solve complex problems in real-time.
The book begins by examining the role of Big Data in real-time data processing and explores the various technologies and platforms used to manage and analyze...
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"A bold and all-embracing exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge from one of today's great thinkers. Throughout history, mankind has struggled to understand life's mysteries, from the mundane to the seemingly miraculous. In this important new book, David Deutsch, an award-winning pioneer in the field of quantum computation, argues that explanations have a fundamental place in the universe. They have unlimited scope and power to cause...
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353 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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A freelance journalist explores the science, traditions and myths surrounding blood, from ancient bloodletting practices to the development of mass blood donations during the Blitz and from researchers working on synthetic blood to the lucrative business of plasma transfusions.
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#1 New York Times Bestseller
Official U.S. edition with full color illustrations throughout.
From renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari comes a landmark work of big history, a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that
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