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1) Poor things
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From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices...
2) Pandemonium
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A ruthless Russian tycoon lures biologists Nell and Geoffrey to his underground metropolis, where they are confronted by a vicious menagerie of biological horrors that are rising up to consume the world.
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Este libro está diseñado para estudiantes que quieran aprender y apreciar temas biológicos básicos mientras estudian las menores unidades de la biología: moléculas y células. La biología celular y molecular es una disciplina dinámica. Hay miles de oportunidades en los campos médicos, farmacéuticos, agricultores, e industriales. Además de prepararte para una diversidad de trayectorias profesionales, entender la biología molecular y celular...
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Biohackers explores fundamental changes occuring in the circulation and ownership of scientific information. Alessandro Delfanti argues that the combination of the ethos of 20th century science, the hacker movement and the free software movement is producing an open science culture which redefines the relationship between researchers, scientific institutions and commercial companies.
Biohackers looks at the emergence of the citizen biology community...
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The Secrets of Life is a comprehensive journey through the world of biology, exploring the mysteries of life and the natural world. From the smallest organisms to the most complex ecosystems, this book delves into the fascinating and intricate workings of the natural world.Starting with the basics of cellular biology and genetics, the book takes readers on a journey through the various branches of biology, including ecology, evolution, and physiology....
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Get the Summary of Nicklas Brendborg's Jellyfish Age Backwards in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Jellyfish Age Backwards" delves into the fascinating world of biological longevity and aging, exploring the lives of creatures with exceptional lifespans and unique aging processes. The book examines the Greenland shark, known for its centuries-long lifespan, and the bowhead whale, which shares more anatomical similarities...
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This volume brings together all of John Berryman's poetry, except for his epic The Dream Songs, ranging from his earliest unpublished poem (1934) to those written in the last months of his life (1972). John Berryman: Collected Poems 1937-1971 is a definitive edition of one of America's most distinguished poets.
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Genetic science is about to radically alter our lives. Sooner than you can imagine, human beings will be capable of diagnosing their own illnesses, designating the sex of their children, even designing the food they eat -- all as easily as using a cell phone. Now is the time for every one of us to take control of our DNA, and one man is uniquely qualified to show us how: Glenn McGee, bioethicist at the University of Pennsylvania, pioneer in the study...
10) The rattlin' bog
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"Hey, ho, the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley-o! This catchy singalong features online access to audio and video animation of the story."--Back cover.
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La historia arranca el día en que, tras una pelea brutal entre sus padres, deciden separarse y la madre se va a casa del abuelo, descendiente de una tribu india. El libro es el viaje real de la autora, May, llegando al corazón de una colmena para encontrarse a sí misma y la idea de familia, trabajo, esfuerzo y la colectividad que le negaron sus padres, siempre peleándose. Ella terminará aprendiendo la generosidad y la resistencia de una fuente...
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It is esteemed that the growth in energy consumption will increase upto 28% globally {1}, while, in Asia, it will grow by 51%. Besides, this report suggests that, due to population growth and enormous dependebility on technology to carry onthe household chores, the electricity usage will increase mostly in residential sectors, followed by commercial and industrial sectors. In order to keep pace with this global trends, we must equip and modernize...
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Germs are everywhere. They're on your hands, your school supplies, and even in your mouth! With this engaging book, students will learn to write, simplify, and evaluate algebraic expressions to explore how fast germs can spread. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn new mathematical...
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Living things come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very large, while others can only be seen using a microscope. With this engaging book, you will learn how scientists use algebraic expressions to explore the growth of amoebas, euglenas, and bacteria. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills...
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"For readers of Inside of a Dog and The Soul of an Octopus, a fascinating, charming, and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play that shows how life-at its most fundamental level-is playful. In Kingdom of Play, critically acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia's Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari...
16) Simply Darwin
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Simply Darwin tells the story of Charles Robert Darwin (1809—1882) and his theory of evolution through natural selection. On one level, the book portrays a dedicated scientist who, through careful observation and brilliant insight, became convinced that.
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"Eels [is] more than a fish book. It is an impassioned defense of nature itself. . . . [Prosek] passes on the truth that the often disdained eel, like all migratory fish, is vital and mysterious and worthy of our full effort to bring it back." - New York Times Book Review
"A wonderful account of far-flung travels in pursuit of the secrets of the earth's most mysterious fish. . . . Fascinating and beautifully rendered." - Peter Matthiessen
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First published in 1904, under the German title Kunstformen der Natur, this unique collection of plates holds a lasting influence in both the art and science worlds. Ernst Haeckel's detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopaedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries. Working in both pencil and watercolour paint, he preserved the complex forms, patterns, and structures of the organisms he discovered. Featuring intricate depictions...
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Ever since men first hunted for honeycomb in rocks and daubed pictures of it on cave walls, the honeybee has been seen as one of the wonders of nature: social, industrious, beautiful, terrifying. No other creature has inspired in humans an identification so passionate, persistent, or fantastical.
The Hive recounts the astonishing tale of all the weird and wonderful things that humans believed about bees and their "society" over the ages. It ranges...
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Dive into the fascinating world of ants with "The Amazing Journey: Life Cycle of an Ant". This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an engaging adventure, exploring the intricate life cycle of one of the earth's most industrious creatures. From the mysterious beginning as a tiny egg to the bustling life within an ant colony, children aged 5-12 will discover the roles of worker ants, soldiers, and the queen herself. Each page is filled...
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