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Presents a guide to coding, focusing on Scratch, Python, and web technologies.

"This illustrated book extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making their design and construction approachable and understandable to non-engineers. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"With the launch of the Falcon 1 rocket in 2008, Elon Musk's SpaceX became the first private company to build a low-cost rocket that could reach orbit. And that milestone carried major implications: Silicon Valley, not NASA, was suddenly cemented as the epicenter of the new Space Age. Start-ups and the wealthy investors behind them began to realize that the universe-ungoverned and infinite-was open for business. Welcome to the wild west of aerospace engineering. When the Heavens Went on Sale tells the remarkable, unfolding story of this frenzied intergalactic land grab. Through his trademark immersive reporting, Ashlee Vance follows four pioneering companies-Astra, Firefly, Planet Labs, and Rocket Lab-as they build new space systems and attempt to launch rockets into orbit"--Provided by publisher.

"The science journalist draws on ancient food traditions and the latest research on healthy gut maintenance to explain the role of the microbiome and how to adapt a diet to promote optimal microbiome balance"--OCLC.

"Introduce[s] the wonders of science to the whole family . . . [by featuring fifty] experiments that use easy-to-find grocery store items. [Additionally,] each experiment includes the science behind how it works, a hypothesize section for everyone to think about what they think will happen, science vocabulary that helps apply the STEM research to real life . . . [and] prompts with even more ways to experiment, with your experiment"--Provided by publisher.

An unabridged republication of a 1961 text in which the author, a nuclear physicist known for his theory of radioactive decay, discusses facts and theories of science regarding such topics as numbers, space and time, and creation.

Lists over one hunderd thousand baby names alphabetically in gender sections, providing meanings, origins, and variations, and includes themed lists such as the most popular names, celebrity names, and names inspired by places.

Have you ever wondered what humans did before numbers existed? How they organized their lives, traded goods, or kept track of their treasures? This book is an exploration of the way math has become more and more detached from reality but is driving the development of modern day physics.

"Knowing which health checks and tests to get when can prevent illness and problems, and even save your life. This easy-to-use guide explains all the common health tests so that you can understand and manage your well-being. When you've had a physical, how often do you understand what the results really mean for your health and your lifestyle? You've probably heard of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but what does that mean? And what can you do if you're told your bad cholesterol is high? Why are there two figures to show your blood pressure? Is weight gain hereditary? Be proactive in managing your health by learning more about how it is measured. Discover what factors influence medical tests, and what lifestyle changes you can make to keep fit and healthy for longer. Explore the variety of tests and screenings you may undergo at a doctor's or workplace health assessment - find out what is tested, why it is tested, and what the results mean."--Amazon.com.