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The project to map the human genetic codes has been widely hailed as a monumental achievement with vast medical promise.......more
Boldly challenging conventional wisdom, acclaimed science writer and Omni magazine cofounder Dick Teresi traces the orig......more
Thomas Hardy s first love was always poetry. It was not until 1898, when he was fifty-eight years old, having already es......more
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A current account of the principles and practice of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. Reviews the technique s biochemica......more
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Science and technology produce a wide range of benefits in society but they also create harm, both of which are unequall......more
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Discover the wonders of science in your everyday life with this engaging and accessible book. From the physics of cookin......more
This collection consists of journals and proceedings of the Royal Society of New South Wales - a learned society of scie......more
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A collection of beautifully written poems, Lotus and Jewel takes readers on a journey through ancient India, exploring t......more
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First published in 1913, this book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in California agriculture. Edward W......more
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In this comprehensive account, Turnbull explores the history and advancements of the electromagnetic telegraph, from its......more
Explore the history of the Wernerian Natural History Society with this detailed memoir. It encompasses the Society’s fou......more
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This book examines the science and history of the liquefaction of gases, from the earliest experiments to modern applica......more
Rye’s guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in genealogy and topography. With detailed instructions on re......more
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