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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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Steven Johnson
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
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Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter
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Steven Johnson
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
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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 Night Stalkers: Top Secret Missions of the U.S. Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment
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Michael J Durant, Steven Hartov, Robert L Johnson
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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Emergence: The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities and Software
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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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Everything Bad Is Good for You
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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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Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life
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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 criminal justice student writer's manual
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William A. Johnson
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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The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur
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Spencer Johnson, M.D., Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
Retells the story of Louis Pasteur, whose unwavering belief in the concept of germs led to a cure for rabies.
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The Value of Responsibility: The Story of Ralph Bunche
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Ann Donegan Johnson, Ann Donegan John, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
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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D-Day Fortifications in Normandy
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Steven J Zaloga, M.A., Hugh S Johnson (Illustrator)
The coastal defenses in Normandy along the D-Day beaches were less thorough than other Atlantic Wall defenses, such as the Pas de Calais, where the Germans expected the main attack. However, they still proved to be formidable obstacles for the Allied invasion force. Rommel stressed the need to defeat the invasion on the beach, and therefore the ...
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The Value of Humor: The Story of Will Rogers
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Spencer Johnson, M.D., Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
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 Sharing: The Story of the Mayo Brothers
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Spencer Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
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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The Value of Determination: The Story of Helen Keller
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Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
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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The Value of Creativity--The Story of Thomas Edison
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Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
A biography of one of history's most prolific inventors, stressing his ingenuity and creativity.
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The Value of Compassion: The Story of Florence Nightingale
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Ann Donegan Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator), Spencer Johnson, M.D.
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 Facing a Challenge: The Story of Terry Fox
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Ann Donegan Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
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 Patience: The Story of the Wright Brothers
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Describes the patient efforts of the Wright brothers to build a flying machine.
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The Value of Kindness: The Story of Elizabeth Fry
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Spencer Johnson, M.D., Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
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 Foresight: The Story of Thomas Jefferson
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Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
A biography of Thomas Jefferson emphasizing his lasting contributions to his country.
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The Value of Dedication: The Story of Albert Schweitzer
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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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Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine
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Steven Foster, Rebecca L Johnson
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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The Value of Friendship: The Story of Jane Addams
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Ann Donegan Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
Emphasizes the social changes effected by Jane Addams as she worked to improve the lot of the poor people who were her friends.
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The Value of Truth and Trust: The Story of Cochise
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Ann D Johnson, Steven Pileggi (Illustrator)
A biography of Cochise, the Apache chief, whose life illustrates the values of trust and truth.
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