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1	*Oil and the Future of Energy: Climate Repair Hydrogen * Nuclear Fuel * Renewable and Green Sources * Energy Efficiency more books like this by Scientific American Magazine (Editor) This informative and readable volume brings together the most important and accessible of today's scientific writings on a topic of intense public interest - energy. "Oil and the Future of Energy" presents influential research and thinking from the world's top scientists in their respective fields. In addition to discussing the most widely used ... see all copies from $4.24! new only from $5.94!** \| SVS
2	The Scientific American Book of the Brain: The Best Writing on Consciousness, I.Q. and Intelligence, Perception, Disorders of the Mind, and Much More more books like this by Scientific American, Professor Antonio R Damasio (Introduction by) Arguably one of the most compelling and elusive territories of scientific research is the landscape of the human brain. The reach of neuroscience is vast, extending to nearly every other scientific and philosophical discipline. From research on the neurobiology of depression to recent breakthroughs in human-computer communication, the implications ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.36! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Scientific American Science Desk Reference more books like this by Scientific American The definitive reference, from the authority on science and technology Scientific American is among the most recognized and well-regarded science publications in the world. This comprehensive, useful reference provides the most commonly sought science information in a lively, accessible format. It is arranged thematically in sixteen sections that ... see all copies from $5.11! new only from $27.13! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Scientific American Book of Great Science Fair Projects more books like this by Marc A Rosner, Scientific American, Amer Scientific Amer A special collection of science fair projects from the science authority: Scientific American magazineFrom its groundbreaking magazine to its Frontiers television series, Scientific American has long been at the forefront of popularizing science in America. Now, kids can discover the excitement of science with these fascinating and illuminating ... see all copies from $2.23! new only from $11.60! \| SVS
5	Managing Planet Earth: Readings from Scientific American Magazine more books like this by Scientific American Magazine "Managing Planet Earth" is a collection of 11 articles from the September 1989 special issue of "Scientific American". In them, the message is clear. Without a global and businesslike approach to managing our resources, environment and population, we will be unable to secure our common future. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.88! \| first editions
6	Understanding the Genome more books like this by Scientific American (Creator), George Olshevsky (Compiled by), George M Church (Foreword by) On June 26, 2000, scientists completed a draft of the human genome sequence. While the possibilities are exciting, questions inevitably follow: What is the timetable for the annotation of the code? How will this information transform preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medicine? Will this discovery reconstruct the major steps in the evolution ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.26!
7	Extreme Science: Transplanting Your Head: And Other Feats of the Future more books like this by Peter Jedicke, The Editors of Scientific American, St Martins Press (Creator) From the pages of "Scientific American "comes the latest information and explorations into the futuristic world of biotechnology. -Recent breakthroughs in human longevity and life extension -Tissue engineering and the regeneration of limbs and organs -Biochemistry, from transgenic crops to biological warfare -The results and ramifications of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Extreme Science: Chasing the Ghost Bat: And Other Mysteries of Nature more books like this by Peter Jedicke, The Editors of Scientific American, St Martins Press (Creator) From the pages of "Scientific American "comes the latest information and explorations into the bizarre realm of the natural world, including: -Our oldest relatives and the discovery of missing links -Strange predators, from flesh-eating chimps to the lethal Komodo dragon -Strange plant life, such as the carnivorous Venus's flytrap and the Voodoo ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
9	Scientific American's Ask the Experts: Answers to the Most Puzzling and Mind-Blowing Science Questions more books like this by Scientific American Why is the night sky dark? How do dolphins sleep without drowning? Why do hangovers occur? Will time travel ever be a reality? What makes a knuckleball appear to flutter? Why are craters always round? There's only one source to turn to for the answers to the most puzzling and thought-provoking questions about the world of science: "Scientific ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.89! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Understanding Nanotechnology more books like this by Scientific American (Manufactured by), Michael L. Roukes (Foreword by), Sandy Fritz (Compiled by) Everyone today knows what technology is, but what is nanotechnology? Taken from the Greek, nano means 'one billionth part of' a whole. In modern parlance, it means very, very small. Nano-tech is the next step after miniaturization. Mobile phones are miniaturized versions of traditional landline phones. Watches are miniature clocks. Desktop ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.48! \| first editions
11	The Brain Planets: Art & Tech more books like this by Sept 1979 Sa, Scientific American see all copies from $1.99! new only from $69.02!
12 view cover	The Scientific American Book of Astronomy more books like this by Scientific American, Timothy Ferris (Introduction by) Space has and confounded human beings since our earliest ancestors captivated first gazed upward toward the starry heavens. From the seventeenth century, when Galileo viewed the moon through his newly invented telescope, to the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope just a few years ago, mankind has pursued the quest to unlock the mysteries of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	Scientific American Book of the Brain more books like this by Scientific American, The Editors of Scientific American, Professor Antonio R Damasio (Introduction by) Arguably one of the most compelling and elusive territories of scientific research is the landscape of the human brain. The reach of neuroscience is vast, extending to nearly every other scientific and philosophical discipline. From research on the neurobiology of depression to recent breakthroughs in humancomputer communication, the implications ... see all copies from $3.15! new only from $25.50! \| first editions
14 view cover	Scientific American Building the Elite Athlete more books like this by Editors of Scientific American Modern science and technology is playing an increasingly large part in sports training and competition, from the development of specific diets to enhancing the physical performance of athletes. "Building the Elite Athlete" presents clear, concise, and accessible information on the impact of science and technology not only on athletic performances, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Scientific American Reader to Accompany Myers by David Myers, Scientific American see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| SVS
16 view cover	Evolution: A Scientific American Reader more books like this by Scientific American (Editor) From the Scopes "Monkey Trial" of 1925 to the court ruling against the Dover Area School Board's proposed intelligent design curriculum in 2005, few scientific topics have engendered as much controversy--or grabbed as many headlines--as evolution. And since the debate shows no signs of abating, there is perhaps no better time to step back and ask: ... see all copies from $8.95! new only from $16.10! \| SVS
17	Volcanoes and the Earth's Interior: Readings from Scientific American; With Introductions by Robert and Barbara Decker more books like this by Robert Wayne Decker (Photographer), Scientific American, Barbara Decker (Photographer) see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Science of AIDS: Readings from Scientific American Magazine by Scientific American see all copies from $1.99! first editions
19 view cover	The Highway of Light and Other Man-Made Wonders more books like this by Peter Jedicke, The Editors of Scientific American, St Martins Press (Creator) Established in 1845, Scientific American has long been the world's premier science journal. Since it contains articles written by leading scientists, it is often the first to report the latest discoveries, trends, and technology. Such articles are often shocking and occasionally frightening, but they illuminate the future and reshape our knowledge ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
20	Biosphere: Heredity & Envr more books like this by Sept 1970 Sa, Scientific American see all copies from $1.99! new only from $77.67! \| first editions
21 view cover	Life in the Universe: Scientific American: A Special Issue by Scientific American, Carolyn B Mitchell "Scientific American" celebrates its 150th anniversary with the publication of this collection of essays on the themes of discovery, understanding, technological capability and optimism. The book explores such topics as the birth of the universe, the emergence of life and the future in detail. Contributors include Stephen Weinberg, Carl Sagan, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.99!
22 view cover	Scientific American the Amateur Astronomer more books like this by Scientific American, Amer Scientific Amer, Shawn Carlson (Editor) From the longest running column in "Scientific American's" history comes this collection of fascinating projects for amateur astronomers. For over seventy years, "The Amateur Scientist" column in "Scientific American" has helped people explore their world and make original discoveries. This collection of both classic and recent articles presents ... see all copies from $2.35! new only from $15.25! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Understanding Germ Warfare more books like this by Scientific American, Sandy Fritz (Compiled by), Jack Brown, Ph.D. (Foreword by) In 1969, US Surgeon General William H. Stewart said that it was "time to close the book on infectious disease". But the enemy, and the power of natural selection, had been underestimated. The sober reality is that pathogens can adapt to every chemical that researchers develop. With the surge in global travel, these diseases can be spread as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| first editions
24 view cover	Understanding Cosmology more books like this by Scientific American (Manufactured by), Donald Goldsmith (Foreword by), Sandy Fritz (Compiled by) The Big Bang, the birth of the universe, represents the origin of everything as we know it. But what is the true nature of the universe and its ultimate fate? Drawing on ground-braking observations, cosmologists have come up with some startling theories presented in this collection. Issues explored include: The creation and fate of the universe, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.11! \| first editions
25	Life, Death and the Immune System: Readings from Scientific American Magazine more books like this by W H Freeman & Company, Scientific American An accessible, up-to-date report on our understanding of the immune system and the mechanisms by which it mediates the relationship between organisms and the environment. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.45! \| first editions \| SVS

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