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Scientist: E. O. Wilson; A Life in Nature
A comprehensive account, by an impressive science writer, of one of the world’s most influential biologists and his profound contributions.
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Rhodes's study will appeal to many, not just technophiles. As always, he is an exceptionally engaging writer.
Energy: A Human History
Rhodes's study will appeal to many, not just technophiles. As always, he is an exceptionally engaging writer.
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Energy: A Human History
Waterpower, the steam engine, the internal combustion engine, and today's renewable alternatives: Pulitzer Prize winner Rhodes moves from Queen Elizabeth I to Benjamin Franklin to Henry Ford and toward a globally warmed future as he shows us how energy has shaped our history...
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Hell and Good Company: The Spanish Civil War and the World It Made
Although subject experts should look elsewhere for a cohesive study or original research, readers unfamiliar with the Spanish Civil War will discover the tragicomic experiences and human costs of Europe's first war against fascism.
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John James Audubon: The Making of an American
There are myriad Audubon biographies (three major titles in 2004 alone), but this is the best and most recent...
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The Making of the Atomic Bomb
This in-depth study of the science and personalities behind early nuclear physics won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award...
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Hedy's Folly
Thank your Hollywood stars that Hedy Lamarr, who trained as an engineer, invented spread-spectrum radio with avant-garde composer George Antheil...
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The Twilight of the Bombs
Nuclear weapons are of major concern worldwide, and Rhodes is an expert in his field. His clear, thoughtful writing makes this title an essential read for those who want to stay informed about global nuclear politics, even though he appears to have completed writing without including Iran in his discussions.
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