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Nature and Science February 2020
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Stephen Hawking : his science in a nutshell
by F. Freistetter
A popular Austrian science blogger and astronomer, in this very concise, readable book, makes Hawking’s complex theoretical accomplishments understandable. Conveying the importance of his research in terms that nonspecialists can follow.
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Humble pi : when math goes wrong in the real world
by Matt Parker
"This tour of real-world mathematical disasters reveals the importance of math in everyday life. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire, and an Olympic team, Matt Parker uncovers the ways math trips us up"
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American moonshot : John F. Kennedy and the great space race
by Douglas Brinkley
An award-winning historian and perennial New York Times best-selling author takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy’s inspiring challenge and America’s race to the moon. (United States history). 200,000 first printing
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| The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha MukherjeeWhat it's about: Describing the concept of heredity as a form of information transmission, physician and science writer Siddhartha Mukherjee considers the gene, its long and winding road to discovery, and its future as bioengineering becomes more common.
Why you might like it: From Mendel and Darwin to the Human Genome Project, this sweeping, thought-provoking book by the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Emperor of Maladies artfully explores both the scientific and cultural significance of genes. |
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The family tree guide to DNA testing and genetic genealogy
by Blaine T Bettinger
Newly revised and updated, this easy-to-understand one-stop resource on genetic genealogy for family histories walks you through the benefits of DNA testing, which is the most cutting-edge tool available to discover the answers to your family history mysteries. Original. Illustrations.
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Genetics 101 : from chromosomes and the double helix to cloning and DNA tests, everything you need to know about genes
by Beth Skwarecki
"A clear and straightforward explanation of genetics in this new edition of the popular 101 series. Our genetic makeup determines so much about who we are, and what we pass on to our children--from eye color, to height, to health, and even our longevity. Genetics 101 breaks down the science of how genes are inherited and passed from parents to offspring, what DNA is and how it works, how your DNA affects your health, and how you can use your personal genomics to find out more about who you are and whereyou come from. Whether you're looking for a better scientific understanding of genetics, or looking into your own DNA, Genetics 101 is your go-to source to discover more about both yourself and your ancestry"
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