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Science writer's guide. by Foster, John.;
Subjects: Dictionaries.; Technical writing.; Science;
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Panic in level 4 : cannibals, killer viruses, and other journeys to the edge of science / by Preston, Richard,1954-(CARDINAL)329658;
The mountains of Pi -- A death in the forest -- The search for ebola -- The human Kabbalah -- The lost unicorn -- The self-cannibals.Dramatic true stories about the frightening forces and constructive discoveries that are currently roiling and reordering our world.
Subjects: Medicine, Popular.; Science writers.; Science.;
Available copies: 16 / Total copies: 17
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Panic in level 4 [sound recording] : cannibals, killer viruses, and other journeys to the edge of science by Preston, Richard,1954-(CARDINAL)329658; Lurie, James.;
Director, Louis Milgrom.Read by James Lurie.A grand tour through the eerie and unforgettable universe of Richard Preston, filled with incredible characters and mysteries that refuse to leave one's mind. Includes cannibals, killer viruses, and other journeys to the edge of science.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Medicine, Popular.; Science writers.; Science.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Reentry : SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the reusable rockets that launched a second space age / by Berger, Eric(Science writer),author.(CARDINAL)898321;
Prologue -- A violent beast -- Learning to be scrappy -- Flight one: reaching orbit -- Flight two: dragon's debut -- Flight three: dragon's desperate ride -- Ain't coming back -- Get the barge ready -- Tragedy and triumph -- F-squared and the Amos-6 disaster -- The cost of Mrs -- The Faberge egg-- A second space age -- Steamroller -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- Index."The saga of SpaceX is the story of a diverse cadre of true believers in the limitless potential of space travel. For the first time, Reentry relates the definitive chronicle of how this daring team of risk-takers was able to redefine what it takes to reach the stars"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Biographies.; Musk, Elon; SpaceX (Firm); Launch vehicles (Astronautics); Rocketry; Public-private sector cooperation.; Government contractors; Space launch industry.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The backyard astronomer's field guide : how to find the best objects the night sky has to offer / by Dickinson, David(Science writer),author.(CARDINAL)795626;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: what's in the sky tonight? -- Finding your way around the sky: the lingo of observational astronomy and how to find your way in the dark -- The wow factor: astrophysics 101 -- Northern hemisphere: the sky month by month -- Southern hemisphere: the sky month by month -- All-sky charts.Discover Beautiful Nebulas, Constellations, Deep Sky Objects and More with Your Telescope. David Dickinson, co-author of The Universe Today Ultimate Guide to Viewing the Cosmos, has created the ultimate field guide for backyard astronomers. Whether you want to impress viewers at a star party, or learn what you can see with your new telescope, David shows you how to find the most impressive views the night sky has to offer. Broken down by month and by hemisphere to ensure you get the best possible view, David shows you how to find objects like spiral galaxies, stunning sights in the Milky Way and stars that bring the 'wow factor' to astronomy. With 44 sky charts and David's expertise, it's like having a pro-astronomer out in the field with you--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Astronomy.; Astronomy;
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How to live in space : everything you need to know for the not-so-distant future / by Stuart, Colin(Science writer),author.(CARDINAL)611567;
Introduction -- Where exactly is space? -- Why is space so difficult to get to? -- Training -- Living in space -- The future. Space tourism ; The Moon ; Mars ; Asteroids ; Interstellar travel ; Time travel."An amusing and informative illustrated guide to life beyond our own planet that covers everything from training for and living in space to the future of space travel and tourism. Now that suborbital space tourism is predicted to become a billion-dollar industry in the next ten years and NASA has announced its plans for landing humans on Mars in the 2030s, the dream of traveling and living in space is taking on new reality. But given that life on Earth can be complicated enough, how can we survive and thrive in the zero-gravity, absolute-zero far reaches of space? Look no further: How to Live in Space is chock-full of all the essential information you need to equip yourself for life beyond our blue planet. Grounded in space science, planetary biology, and rocket science, this accessible guide propels readers through takeoff, life in orbit, terraforming, and the long-term effects of space on the human body. Infographics and full-color illustrations help How to Live in Space to answer your burning questions, including: How do you sleep in microgravity? How do you grow food without water? Will your muscles waste away out there? How do you protect yourself from radiation? This is a light-hearted yet informative guide to a life far from terra firma"--Stuart provides an amusing and informative guide to life beyond our own planet, covering everything from training for and living in space to the future of space travel and tourism. Readers will learn how we can survive and thrive in the zero-gravity, absolute-zero far reaches of space. Grounded in space science, planetary biology, and rocket science, this guide propels readers through takeoff, life in orbit, terraforming, and the long-term effects of space on the human body. -- adapted from publisher info.
Subjects: Manned space flight; Interplanetary voyages;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Liftoff : Elon Musk and the desperate early days that launched SpaceX / by Berger, Eric(Science writer),author.;
Prologue -- Early years -- Merlin -- Kwaj -- Flight one -- Selling rockets -- Flight two -- Texas -- Flight three -- Eight weeks -- Flight four -- Always go to eleven -- Epilogue -- Key SpaceX employees from 2002 to 2008 -- Timeline -- Bulent Altan's Turkish goulash."SpaceX has enjoyed a miraculous decade. Less than 20 years after its founding, it boasts the largest constellation of commercial satellites in orbit, has pioneered reusable rockets, and in 2020 became the first private company to launch human beings into orbit. Half a century after the space race it is private companies, led by SpaceX, standing alongside NASA pushing forward into the cosmos, and laying the foundation for our exploration of other worlds. But before it became one of the most powerful players in the aerospace industry, SpaceX was a fledgling startup, scrambling to develop a single workable rocket before the money ran dry. The engineering challenge was immense; numerous other private companies had failed similar attempts. And even if SpaceX succeeded, they would then have to compete for government contracts with titans such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, who had tens of thousands of employees and tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue. SpaceX had fewer than 200 employees and the relative pittance of $100 million in the bank. In Liftoff, Eric Berger, senior space editor at Ars Technica, takes readers inside the wild early days that made SpaceX. Focusing on the company's first four launches of the Falcon 1 rocket, he charts the bumpy journey from scrappy underdog to aerospace pioneer. We travel from company headquarters in El Segundo, to the isolated Texas ranchland where they performed engine tests, to Kwajalein, the tiny atoll in the Pacific where SpaceX launched the Falcon 1. Berger has reported on SpaceX for more than a decade, enjoying unparalleled journalistic access to the company's inner workings. Liftoff is the culmination of these efforts, drawing upon exclusive interviews with dozens of former and current engineers, designers, mechanics, and executives, including Elon Musk. The enigmatic Musk, who founded the company with the dream of one day settling Mars, is the fuel that propels the book, with his daring vision for the future of space."-
Subjects: Musk, Elon.; SpaceX (Firm); Space flight; Space launch industry; Launch vehicles (Astronautics);
Available copies: 21 / Total copies: 21
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Kew's global kitchen cookbook : 101 recipes using edible plants from around the world / by Fry, Carolyn(Science writer),writer of introduction.(CARDINAL)607652; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,issuing body.(CARDINAL)147486;
From Kazakhstan to Kent : the journey of plants to our plate -- Plants from Europe -- Plants from West Asia -- Plants from Central and South Asia -- Plants from East and South East Asia -- Plants from Africa -- Plants from the Americas -- The world's herb garden -- Spices of exploration.
Subjects: Plants, Edible.; Cooking.;
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Mapping the oceans : discovering the world beneath our seas / by Fry, Carolyn(Science writer)(CARDINAL)607652; National Maritime Museum (Great Britain),issuing body.(CARDINAL)155751;
"The world's oceans cover just over 70.8 per cent of the Earth's surface, and yet we know more about the moon then what lies beneath these dark waters. As early as 5000 BC, efforts have been made to map these oceans, establish trade routes and discover new lands. In more recent years, this energy has focused downwards, into the ocean's inky depths and shadowy seabeds. Award winning writer Carolyn Fry explores all of the above, narrating centuries of maritime exploration - from James Cook to James Cameron - and the fascinating discoveries have helped to map the world."--Publisher.Building boats helps humanity explore, trade and raid -- Chinese and Europeans master long-distance seafaring -- Sailors benefit from navigational and map-making progress -- Scientists explore the characteristics of our oceans -- New technologies underpin the rise of oceanography -- Expanding knowledge shows we still have much to learn.
Subjects: Oceanography; Navigation;
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Classic science fiction writers / by Bloom, Harold.(CARDINAL)138025;
Includes bibliographical references.Edward Bellamy -- Edgar Rice Burroughs -- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle -- Aldous Huxley -- C.S. Lewis -- Jack London -- H.P. Lovecraft -- George Orwell -- Edgar Allan Poe -- Mary Shelley -- Olaf Stapledon -- H.G. Wells.
Subjects: Biographies.; Bibliographies.; Science fiction, English; Science fiction, American; Science fiction, American; Science fiction, English;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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