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by Editors of Scientific American
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2002
Taken from the Greek, nano means 'one billionth part of' a whole; or very, very small. Nanotechnology is the next step after miniaturization. This book explores the cutting edge of a new technology that will find usage in almost every single aspect of modern society.
Measure of the Heart
A Father's Alzheimer's, A Daughter's Return
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2008
Mary Ellen Geist decided to leave her job as a CBS Radio anchor to return home to Michigan when her father's Alzheimer's got to be too much for her mother to shoulder alone. She chose to live her life by a different set of priorities: to be guided by her heart, not by outside accomplishment and recognition.
The...
by Editors of Scientific American
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2002
Drawn from the pages of Scientific American and collected here for the first time, this work contains updated and condensed information, made accessible to a general popular science audience, on the subject of understanding the genome.
A Life That Matters
The Legacy of Terri Schiavo -- A Lesson for Us All
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2008
A year after Terri Schiavo's controversial death, her parents and siblings share their love and sorrow, their joy and pain, and stunning revelations as they celebrate Terri's life, mourn her death, and tell the whole story of the woman and the battle that captivated millions.
Esther the Wonder Pig
Changing the World One Heart at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2016
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Unlikely pig owners Steve and Derek got a whole lot more than they bargained for when the designer micro piglet they adopted turned out to be a full-sized 600-pound sow! This funny, inspirational story shows how families really do...
America on Trial
Inside the Legal Battles That Transformed Our Nation
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2004
The renowned attorney and bestselling author reveals how notable trials throughout our history have helped to shape our nation. Offering insights into the human condition, these trials serve as a historical document, chronicling the struggles and passions of their time.
Caffeine Blues
Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America's #1 Drug
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2008
One of the most accomplished nutritional biochemists and medical writers in his field reveals the truth about caffeine and helps you kick the habit forever.
Nearly 80% of all Americans are hooked on caffeine, this country's #1 addiction. A natural component of coffee, tea and chocolate, and...
First Among Equals
The Supreme Court in American Life
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2008
Today's United States Supreme Court consists of nine intriguingly varied justices and one overwhelming contradiction: Compared to its revolutionary predecessor, the Rehnquist Court appears deceptively passive, yet it stands as dramatically ready to defy convention as the Warren Court of the 1950s...
Be the Miracle
50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2012
Want to live your dreams--or even surpass them? Want the world to change for the better? Want to see a miracle? What are we waiting for? Why not be the miracle?
That's the challenge Regina Brett sets forth in BE THE MIRACLE**.** To be a miracle doesn't necessarily mean tackling problems across...
Together on Top of the World
The Remarkable Story of the First Couple to Climb the Fabled Seven Summits
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2007
On May 16, 2002, Phil and Susan Ershler reached the
top of Mt. Everest and became the first couple in history
to scale the fabled Seven Summits. What made
their achievement all the more remarkable was that Susan
was not a mountain climber, but a high-powered
Fortune ® 500 executive who had never...
by David Colfax, Micki Colfax
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2009
THE COLFAXES DIDN'T START TEACHING THEIR BOYS AT HOME TO GET THEM INTO HARVARD - BUT THAT'S WHAT HOMESCHOOLING ACCOMPLISHED!
For over fifteen years, David and Micki Colfax educated their children at home. They don't think of themselves as pioneers, though that's what they became. Unhappy with...
How to Save Your Own Life
The Eight Steps Only You Can Take to Manage and Control Your Health Care
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2009
Recent advances in medical technology mean that there are currently an extraordinary array of health care choices available to the public. In this import book, Dr. Savard, a doctor turned patient advocate, equips readers with the techniques for navigating the often confusing world of healthcare, enabling them to take control of their own health.
Spring Chicken
Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying)
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2015
From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old?
SPRING CHICKEN:
Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying)
SPRING CHICKEN is a full-throttle, high-energy ride...
Breast Cancer, There and Back
A Woman-to-Woman Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2009
A complement to the bestselling "Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book", this title gives breast cancer patients practical advice, support, and comfort combined with a well-needed shot of humor.