The Book of Eels: Their Lives, Secrets and Myths
What has been the dish of kings, the subject of myths and the traveller of epic and mysterious journeys? The
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Learning Medical Terminology
Have you ever gone to the doctor and felt like medical professionals speak an entirely different language? While much of
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Reluctant Conquest
What drives American foreign relations in the Arctic? It is difficult to give a unified answer to this question because
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The Bonobo and the Atheist
In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is
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The Physics of Everyday Things
Physics professor, bestselling author, and dynamic storyteller James Kakalios reveals the mind-bending science behind the seemingly basic things that keep
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Remarkable People
Across history and around the world, extraordinary individuals have shaped the way we live, think, dream, and grow. Some built
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Incredible Inventions
From the first spark of fire to the rise of modern machines, the story of human progress is one big
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Breakthrough Discoveries
From the secrets of DNA to the mysteries of the cosmos, from the depths of the ocean to the strange
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The Last Geek Standing
Boyd Tanner is a geeky, broke, recently-fired dad—courtesy of the AI system he helped create. With bills mounting and his
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The New Global Possible
Global environmental leader Ani Dasgupta takes an honest look at lagging climate action and maps out what can be done
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