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The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--And How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World

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by Steven Johnson

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Bestselling author Johnson illuminates the intertwined histories of the spread of cholera in 19th-century London, the rise of cities, and the nature of scientific inquiry, offering both a riveting history and a powerful explanation of how it has shaped the world of today.

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World of Chemistry more books like this

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Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter

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by Steven Johnson

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From the bestselling author of "Mind Wide Open" comes a groundbreaking assessment of popular culture as it's never been considered before: through the lens of intelligence.

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The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America

The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America more books like this

by Steven Johnson

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Bestselling author Johnson recounts the story of Joseph Priestley--scientist and theologian, protege of Benjamin Franklin--an 18th-century radical thinker who played pivotal roles in the invention of ecosystem science, the founding of the Unitarian Church, and the intellectual development of the U.S.

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The criminal justice student writer's manual

The criminal justice student writer's manual more books like this

by William A. Johnson

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For courses in Writing in Criminal Justice or any criminal justice course that requires students to write a research paper. The more complex criminal justice systems become, the greater the need for clear, direct communication. The Criminal Justice Student Writer's Manual, Fourth Edition is designed to help improve one's writing and is specific to ...

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Everything Bad Is Good for You

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by Steven Johnson

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Steven Johnson's thought-provoking departure from the norms of contemporary thinking, EVERYTHING BAD IS GOOD FOR YOU, poses the theory that pastimes such as playing video games and watching TV, far from leading to brain rot, may in fact be increasing their participants' reasoning power. While traditional reading may enable the brain to think in a ...

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Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities and Software

Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities and Software more books like this

by Steven Johnson

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In EMERGENCE, Steven Johnson, editor-in-chief of Feed, speaks lucidly about the organizational gravity of emergence theory, historic and natural examples of complex communities like those of ants, and how interconnectivity is reflected on the Web. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001.

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Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life

Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life more books like this

by Steven Johnson

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This pop science book suggests that to understand one's own mind, one should first understand one's own brain. Author Steven Johnson explains how the most recent theories in neuroscience have an impact on the way we think about thinking. He does more than simply put forward this idea: he actually puts it into practice by undergoing a series of ...

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The Night Stalkers: Top Secret Missions of the U.S. Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment

The Night Stalkers: Top Secret Missions of the U.S. Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment more books like this

by Michael J Durant, Steven Hartov, Robert L Johnson

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From the authors of the bestselling "In the Company of Heroes" come the thrilling, never-before-heard stories of the Army's elite aviation unit, the most daring and professional helicopter crews in the world. 16-page photo insert.

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The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur more books like this

by Spencer Johnson, M.D., Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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Retells the story of Louis Pasteur, whose unwavering belief in the concept of germs led to a cure for rabies.

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What the World Needs Now: A Resource Book for Daydreamers, Frustrated Inventors, Cranks, Efficiency Experts, Utopians, Gadgeteers, Tinkerers and Just about Everybody Else

What the World Needs Now: A Resource Book for Daydreamers, Frustrated Inventors, Cranks, Efficiency Experts, Utopians, Gadgeteers, Tinkerers and Just about Everybody Else more books like this

by Steven M Johnson

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Ever wanted a chair that converts into a rowing machine? Sunglasses that serve as a wallet? A car with a sundeck so you can work on your tan on those long road trips? Well, inventor and illustrator Steven Johnson has designed these marvels and many, many more, spurred on by a truly insatiable imagination. His wacky, wonderful concepts could very ...

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The Value of Sharing: The Story of the Mayo Brothers more books like this

by Spencer Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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The Mayo brothers, knowing the importance of sharing, enter a career in which they can share their knowledge, skills, and money with sick people and other doctors.

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Nabokov's Blues: The Scientific Odyssey of a Literary Genius

Nabokov's Blues: The Scientific Odyssey of a Literary Genius more books like this

by Kurt Johnson, Steven L Coates

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The "Blues" is a sub-species of butterfly (Polyommatini) about which Nabokov--with no training--made himself a world-renowned expert; his discoveries shook the world of lepidoptery. This study of Nabokov's fiction views it in terms of the butterflies he loved and studied, and expands the discussion to more general issues of ecology and ...

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The Value of Facing a Challenge: The Story of Terry Fox more books like this

by Ann Donegan Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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A biography of a young cancer patient with an artificial leg who determined to run 5300 miles across Canada in his own Marathon of Hope in order to raise money for cancer research.

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The Value of Responsibility: The Story of Ralph Bunche more books like this

by Ann Donegan Johnson, Ann Donegan John, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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Presents a biography, stressing the value of responsibility, of the Afro-American who was instrumental in the establishment of the United Nations.

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Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine more books like this

by Steven Foster, Rebecca L Johnson

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Clearly laid out and highly illustrated, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the abundant healing properties found within nature. Accompanying each plant is a colour photograph, and detailed information ranging from its modern uses to its folklore roots. This book is designed to meet the needs of both the botanist, and those with an ...

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Jeeps 1941-45 more books like this

by Steven J Zaloga, M.A., Hugh S Johnson (Illustrator)

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The Jeep was the most famous military vehicle of World War II, and the name has become synonymous with a whole class of military and civilian all-terrain vehicles. The Jeep originated in a pre-war US Army requirement for a simple, inexpensive, and robust vehicle for basic utility chores. Its simple design proved to be adaptable to a host of ...

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The Value of Kindness: The Story of Elizabeth Fry more books like this

by Spencer Johnson, M.D., Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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Discusses the work of the English woman whose pioneering efforts in improving the lot of prisoners were based on the premise that prisoners' behaviour would improve if they were treated more kindly.

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The Value of Humor: The Story of Will Rogers more books like this

by Spencer Johnson, M.D., Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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One in a series of works which demonstrate the importance of various values. In this work a biography of Will Rogers illustrates the value of humor.

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The Value of Dedication: The Story of Albert Schweitzer more books like this

by Spencer Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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Presents a biography of Albert Schweitzer who based his philosophy on what he called "reverence for life" and dedicated his life to serving humanity.

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The Value of Truth and Trust: The Story of Cochise more books like this

by Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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A biography of Cochise, the Apache chief, whose life illustrates the values of trust and truth.

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The Value of Creativity--The Story of Thomas Edison more books like this

by Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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A biography of one of history's most prolific inventors, stressing his ingenuity and creativity.

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The Value of Foresight: The Story of Thomas Jefferson more books like this

by Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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A biography of Thomas Jefferson emphasizing his lasting contributions to his country.

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The Value of Compassion: The Story of Florence Nightingale more books like this

by Ann Donegan Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator), Spencer Johnson, M.D.

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The story of the English girl who became a famous nurse, emphasizing the role of compassion in her dedication to the alleviation of suffering.

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The Value of Determination: The Story of Helen Keller more books like this

by Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)

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Focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own.

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