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Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science

Jeff Meldrum

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Total reviews: 36 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Best Book & DVD on the Subject of a North American Great Ape! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is seminal work in the research of "BIGFOOT." The author is a man of science, and not a "Believer" putting his academic job on the line, and being an EXPERT in the study of how primate learned to be bipedal (walk on 2 legs) this anatomist, and archaeologist systematically goes through the EVIDENCE and not the hyped up sensational cases to prove that their is a high likely hood that their is an unknown primate in North America predating white man's arrival into this country. He backs up what he says. Anyone with an open mind, who is not easily swayed but convinced by science will come away thinking there IS A HIGH LIKELY HOOD we are not the only large primate in North America. I think even if you have seen the video on the Discovery Channel one would be wise to buy both the book and DVD with the special features that are not shown when aired on TV would be a good investment. I'm sure the avid debunkers have not studied the book, nor the DVD. KUDOS Dr. Meldrum!!!

Editorial Review:

In this landmark work on a subject too often dismissed as paranormal or disreputable, Jeffrey Meldrum gives us the first book on sasquatch to be written by a scientist with impeccable academic credentials, an objective look at the facts in a field mined with hoaxes and sensationalism. Meldrum reports on the work of a team of experts from a wide variety of fields who were assembled to examine the evidence for a large, yet undiscovered, North American primate. He reviews the long history of this mystery--which long predates the "bigfoot" flap of the late fifties--and explains all the scientific pros and cons in a clear and accessible style, amplified by over 150 illustrations. Anyone who has pondered the mysteries of human evolution will be fascinated and eager to join Dr. Meldrum in drawing their own conclusion.

Bicycling Science, 3rd Edition

David Gordon Wilson

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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The bicycle is almost unique among human-powered machines in that it uses human muscles in a near-optimum way. This new edition of the bible of bicycle builders and bicyclists provides just about everything you could want to know about the history of bicycles, how human beings propel them, what makes them go faster, and what keeps them from going even faster. The scientific and engineering information is of interest not only to designers and builders of bicycles and other human-powered vehicles but also to competitive cyclists, bicycle commuters, and recreational cyclists. The third edition begins with a brief history of bicycles and bicycling that demolishes many widespread myths. This edition includes information on recent experiments and achievements in human-powered transportation, including the "ultimate human- powered vehicle," in which a supine rider in a streamlined enclosure steers by looking at a television screen connected to a small camera in the nose, reaching speeds of around 80 miles per hour. It contains completely new chapters on aerodynamics, unusual human-powered machines for use on land and in water and air, human physiology, and the future of bicycling. This edition also provides updated information on rolling drag, transmission of power from rider to wheels, braking, heat management, steering and stability, power and speed, and materials. It contains many new illustrations.

The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and some of the world's finest wildlife photographs, this volume will become the standard by which all others are measured. Each page is expertly laid out to enhance either browsing or in-depth study. Readers will find detailed coverage of all sorts of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates.
The Encyclopedia includes an introductory overview of animal evolution, biology, behavior, classification, habitats, and current conservation issues. An extensive encyclopedic survey of the animals follows, with special attention given to endangered and vulnerable species. All information is completely up-to-date, with the most recent scientific and conservation data.
Elegant graphics put a broad selection of information at readers' fingertips, including classification information, scientific and common names, distribution maps for all animal groups, conservation panels that focus on threatened species, accurate and detailed anatomical drawings, and illustrations of multiple species. Each section is color coded for easy identification of animal groups. Feature pages explore topics of particular interest and provide insights into animal behavior. With its expansive scope, richly detailed information, and inviting design, this will be the ideal reference for a broad range of uses.
* Completely up-to-date, with the most recent scientific information and conservation data
* A gallery of more than 2,000 illustrations
* Authoritative text contributed by a team of international specialists
* Lavish color photographs from leading wildlife photographers
* Distribution maps for all animal groups
* Detailed explanatory scientific diagrams
* Feature pages exploring topics of particular interest and providing insights into animal behavior

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos: With Applications to Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Engineering

Steven H. Strogatz

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Total reviews: 31 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Shockingly Readable 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book as a textbook for a class, and I have to say that it is a surprisingly readable math book. The class only used the first few chapters, but I find myself flipping through the rest of the book and trying to understand more advanced material. This is a good book for a scientist who needs to learn linear and nonlinear dynamics but is a little intimidated.

Keep in mind, this is a math book, and no writer can turn math into something it isn't. Still, the writer gives lots of relevant examples (especially in the problems--the only complaint I have is that the solutions in the back don't give any explanation, and these solutions are a bit sparse), and milks as much storytelling out of the subject matter as is possible. I thoroughly recommend it--it brings out the closet math geek in everyone!

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An introductory text in nonlinear dynamics and chaos, emphasizing applications in several areas of science, which include vibrations, biological rhythms, insect outbreaks, and genetic control systems. Contains a rich selection of illustrations, with many exercises and examples. Softcover.

Biology (Flash Cards)

I. Edward Alcamo

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great reference for college bio 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This book is definitely written in a reader friendly manner. It's nice and brief. It gets right to the point without having to read the same passage over and over again. I also recommend:
The Ultimate Study Guide for Biology: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations
(Volume 1: isbn 1933023007)
(Volume 2: isbn 1933023015)
(Volume 3: isbn 1933023023)
These three study guides helped me to get excellent grades. They had the kind of questions that I got on my college biology tests. The Biology Cliff Notes made biology learning a lot faster.

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Flash Cards in BIOLOGY present all the major topics of biology in a condensed format that can be easily understood and quickly assimilated. The key subdisciplines of biology are featured, including Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Animal Biology, and Human Biology. This unique reference supplements a standard introductory course in biology as it is taught in all college and precollege programs.

Don't Know Much About Geography: Everything You Need to Know About the World but Never Learned

Kenneth C. Davis

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Too much personal bias for a purported factual book 2 out of 5 stars.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Let me start by saying that I enjoyed Don't Know Much About History, and some of this author's children's books such as Don't Know Much About the Presidents. They present facts in a fun way, and provide interesting details that are little known to many. I began eagerly reading Don't Know Much About Geography expecting the same format and writing style. Unfortunately, this book (and Don't Know Much About the Universe) were laced with just enough insults and left-leaning commentary to take the enjoyment out of these books.

Mr. Davis was, too often, injecting his own, clearly patronizing opinions about what can loosely be termed the Judeo-Christian religions. He is obviously entitled to his opinions, but in a book that is supposedly factual - even a humorously factual book - these jabs seem unneccessary and frankly, annoying. He speaks of those people of the past (both famous and not) that had a religious faith as being "chained" to it or somehow held down/held back, both intellectually and literally because of their faith. In fact, he is blatantly condescending towards "religion" in general.

In addition, he often insults those who can be termed "conservative" leaders of the past such as former President Ronald Reagan. Again, he is the author and can write was he pleases, but why add politics in this fashion into a book of this type?

Mr. Davis has small sections in the book entitled "Geographic Voices" which contain interesting and humorous quotes from the past. I wish he had placed all his political commentary into sections entitled "Liberal Voices" so I could have just skipped this nonsense.

Other reviewers correctly pointed out scientific and historical errors which were presented as facts. I tried not to focus on these things because others had already described these issues in detail. Let me just say that besides the handful of just plain inaccuracies, some theories (or at a minimum, debatable points) are presented as FACTS. The mainstream media often employs this tool - "If we printed it/reported on it/broadcast it, it is true" - which in turn is accepted as fact by many of the nation's viewers/readers, without even the slightest question as to its accuracy. Perhaps most people don't have the time to verify every piece of information for its accuracy; but that is why, in my humble opinion, those who DO report/write/broadcast have a duty to the public to be accurate.

If you can get past the insults and left-leaning politics, you may still find this book an interesting read. For me, these things were too instrusive.

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Who Killed The Dead Sea? Where was the Garden of Eden? What's So Bad About the Badlands?

Get on board as Kenneth C. Davis, author of the acclaimed national bestseller Don't Know Much About® History, takes us on a fascinating, breathtaking, and hilarious grand tour of the planet Earth -- opening our eyes and imaginations to a wide, wild, and wonderful world we never knew.

How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper: 6th Edition (How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Day))

Robert A. Day, Barbara Gastel

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To be useful, scientific research needs to be explained clearly to others--to colleagues, to administrators, to foundations and governmental bodies, and to the public. This thoroughly revised edition of the classic How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper gives beginning scientists and experienced researchers alike practical advice on writing about their work and publishing what they write. The core of the book consists of a "how-to" guide to writing and publishing research articles for scientific journals, explaining every step of the process, from choosing a suitable journal for your work to presenting the results and citing references. In addition to the information on writing for scientific journals, this book provides additional advice for the scientist of the 21st century:

What ethical issues are important in scientific publishing?

What should a scientist know about rights and permissions?

How does a scientist write a grant proposal, or prepare progress reports for administrators?

What should a scientist know to work well with the media, or to write for a general audience? All of this practical information makes How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper the essential guide that scientists need for succeeding in the competitive environment of today.

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 89th Edition (Crc Handbook of Chemistry and Physics)

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The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 89th Edition continues to offer the most authoritative, up-to-date data to scientists around the world. This edition contain revisions, updates, and expansions as well as ten new tables of data on molecular structure, biochemistry, environmental issues, material properties, and more.

Major revisions include newly approved fundamental physical constants, properties of fatty acids, bond dissociation energies, and molecular structures of free molecules.

New tables include Energy Content of Fuels, Global Warming Potential of Greenhouse Gases, Weather-Related Scales, Index of Refraction of Gases, Molecular Internal Rotation, Atomic Radii of Elements, Composition and Properties of Various Natural Oils and Fats, Melting Curve of Mercury, Properties of Gas Clathrate Hydrates, Enthalpyof Hydration of Gases, and Properties of Graphite and Nanotubes.

Cecil Textbook of Medicine (2 Vol Set)

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Cecil is once agaon THE textbook of medicine 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.

The new Cecil (23rd edition) set a new high standard for an Internal Medicine Textbook. Up until now Harrison has been my standard textbook but with the 23rd Cecil, I have to say:" Hasta la vista, Harrison" . I have been using it for the past few weeks and I must say I am very impressed.

The quality of printing is superb; the book is filled with color figures, useful algorithms (better than UptoDate's), beautifical clinical pictures, and highly intelligent use of color text. Of course, the authors of such an important textbook are the Who's who in medicine, but the style of writing is not as condescending as Harrison's. The therapy section of each disorder is also highly practical and highly current. The use of the principle of evidence based medicine and the incorporation of treatment guidelines made this textbook highly modern. Even psychosocial oriented practitioners will enjoy the psychiatry chapter in this book: the discussion of psychopharmacology of various disorders is deep without being long-winded.

I have been using Medstudy for my board recertification, but now I am spending more time flipping through Cecil than any other Internal Medicine books. For day to day use in the clinic, UptoDate is slightly more up-to-date. But for learning and studying, Cecil is much more practical and it is an extremely good-buy. I just love those algorithms.

Drs. Goldman and Ausiello, thank you for your wonderful book. And now Harrison's editors have to try to play catch up with your excellant work. Residents will soon be quoting from Cecil's rather than Harrison's in morning round as the ultimate authority in Internal Medicine.

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Now available on CD-ROM, this full text of the 2300-page "Cecil Textbook of Medicine 20/e", includes a drug database of approximately 800 drugs. It enables the user to instantly locate any word, figure, illustration, legend, or reference from the text using a simple search command. Features include a zoom/reduce mechanism for more than 1,200 illustrations, including color plates.

The Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence

Kathleen Stassen Berger, Ross A. Thompson

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Not bad for a textbook! 4 out of 5 stars.
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I like how the author has broken down the different chapters. As with most textbooks there are a few areas that sort of drag on, especially the intro chapters, but mostly due to them giving you a background and history of Child Development. As you start breaking into the other chapters the information gets much more interested and it starts to read faster. I had to get this book for a class I was taking, but I found the information also useful in my personal life. All in all, not bad for a textbook!

book shipment 1 out of 5 stars.
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the book is STILL not here....exactly 1 month and 1 day later..this is ridiculous..im pissed

The Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence 1 out of 5 stars.
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Purchased book on Aug. 31st and as of Oct 2nd have not received it. Seller hasn't responded to my e-mail questioning the whereabouts of the book. At this point, I would prefer a refund.

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This text presents theory, research, practical examples, and controversial issues in a way that should inspire students to think about development, addressing the individual's role in both the community and the wider world. Berger's academic background, focus on current research, writing style and commitment to students combine to make this textbook a useful teaching tool.