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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"What is the "best" diet? Do calories matter? And when it comes to protein, fat, and carbs, which ones are good and which are bad? Food writer and cook Mark Bittman and health expert David Katz, MD, answer all these questions and more in a lively and easy-to-read Q&A format. Inspired by their viral hit article in Grub Street--one of New York magazine's most popular and most-shared articles--here Bittman and Katz share their clear, no-nonsense perspective...
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Language
English
Description
A soulful exploration of the twelve astrological signs embodied by our living "stars"--from divas to philosophers, poets to punks--and the ways they can help us better understand ourselves and each other, from the wildly popular astrology columnist for New York magazine's The Cut.
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Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
354 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The #1 New York Times-bestselling author of What If? and How To provides his best answers yet to the weirdest questions you never thought to ask The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Planning to ride a fire pole from the moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
207 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents unusual facts about the United States, including the fact that Pennsylvania is misspelled on the Liberty Bell; Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee beans; and Michigan has a floating post office.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
This out-of-this-world reference book about space introduces you to the weird and wonderful discipline of astronomy and space exploration. From the structure of the Milky Way to the Earth's nearest celestial body, the Moon, How Space Works takes you on an unforgettable tour through the stars and galaxies, and to the furthest reaches of space! Answering all your burning questions about space, from ancient white dwarf stars to the Mars Rover, this...
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"From north to south and coast to coast, America's 50 states await! Learn all about the natural wonders, man-made landmarks, and history that make each state unique with this fun-filled state-by-state guide"--
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Publisher
Britannica Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
271 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Britannica's huge, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated question and answer book will satisfy even the most curious kids, with over 100 questions verified by Britannica experts. Spanning a range of topics including animals, the body, machines, space, and more, this book provides clear and accessible explanations--and even explores some of the mysteries that experts are still trying to solve!"--
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Series
[Existence consciousness bliss] volume 5
Publisher
Samkhya Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
71 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The issue of the real nature of the Moon cannot be separated from the issue of us people and our essence, our origin and the true history of planet Earth, together with the alien influence. There is, of course, the issue as to why the truth of its artificial creation is being hidden away from the public view, and it is always needlessly stressed and suggested that it is "the Earth's NATURAL satellite". All these issues have been grouped together here...
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English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A fascinating fear of flying book from a commercial airline pilot and author of the popular website askthepilot.com.
For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even frightening experience. When you go behind the scenes, however, you can see that the grand theater of air travel is actually fascinating. From the intricate design of airport architecture
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English
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The latest scientific discoveries point to an intentional creator. Most of us remember the basics from science classes about how Earth came to be the only known planet that sustains complex life. But what most people don't know is that the more thoroughly researchers investigate the history of our planet, the more astonishing the story of our existence becomes. The number and complexity of the astronomical, geological, chemical, and biological features...
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Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
263 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"This book dissects medical myths and pseudoscience and explores how misinformation can spread faster than microbes. Yasmin debunks public health myths ranging from the spurious link between vaccines and autism to the truth about so-called chemtrails left behind by airplanes. In short chapters covering popular myths, Yasmin parses the science behind fearful rumors and models how to be a more informed consumer of health news"--
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Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
ix, 261 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
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Presents a collection of essays about humanity's relationship with nature, exploring subjects ranging from captivity and immigration to ostrich farming and the migrations of songbirds from the Empire State Building.
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Language
English
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"The Very Last Interview is a unique work, a lacerating self-examination that came about when David decided to gather every interview he ever did, going back nearly 40 years. If it was radio or TV, he transcribed it. He wasn't sure what he was looking for, but he knew he wasn't interested in any of his own answers. The questions interested him - approximately 2,700, which he collated and cut down to form 22 chapters focused on subjects that include...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explore 300 wacky facts and pictures from the five boroughs. You'll get a look at the city's storied past, learn about weird stuff in New York today, and even meet a couple of goats that held up traffic on the subway. The city that never sleeps truly has something for everyone--from giant pillow fights to epic Broadway musicals to pizza-loving rats"--
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
207 pages : color illustrations ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This delightful addition to National Geographic Kids' best-selling Weird But True! series uncovers surprising secrets and mind-boggling facts behind your favorite Disney movies, TV shows, park attractions, and more!"--
19) Simply astronomy
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
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