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A distillation of the author's lifetime work on the role of the human brain offers short chapters that reveal what is happening inside the brain under various circumstances, from pregnancy and adolescence to falling in love and the presence of mental illness.

An insider's account discusses how political pressure and corporate co-optation have undermined the Environmental Protection Agency, with devastating effects on public safety and the natural world.

"Separated from his science team on a mountain after a landslide, Joe is in no hurry to get back. The slide has carried a wealth of fossils with it for him to study! Joe examines these and the mountain terrain to learn how the mountains formed and figure out how old they are."--Provided by publisher.

"Alone in the rainforest, Joe is suddenly caught in a tropical storm. He uses his science skills to observe the habitat around him to build shelter, find food, and search for help."--Provided by publisher.

"Will Joe be able to survive in the hot, scorching desert? In this exciting survival story, readers journey along with Joe as he searches for water and runs into a desert tribe."--Provided by publisher.

When John Reese's daughter is attacked by thieves who steal an ancient mummy, he follows the suspects to an island hideaway where he is trapped by a hurricane and has to fight both the elements and the theives to stay alive.

Examines the findings of the University of Arizona's Garbage Project for the past twenty years.

It's 1985 and a deadly 'superflu' practically wipes out the population of the U.S. Gradually survivors trail across a wasteland of horror and death to congregate in two zones, one the embodiment of good, the other the embodiment of evil.

Governments, businesses, and individuals all rely extensively on online communication and information but repeated news reports of online breaches do not inspire confidence in the online world. What information is collected, how it is used or misused, and how it can be protected are among the topics covered in this book.

How do we find out about the history of a place? This book explains basic research techniques, encourages you to explore connections and context, and guides you to the best places to find evidence.