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  Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2009 Deluxe Lab-Coat Pocket Edition, 10th Edition

 
Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2009 Deluxe Lab-Coat Pocket Edition, 10th Edition under Science in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.71
 
Manufacturer: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Richard J. Hamilton
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.
Edition: 23
Dewey Decimal Number: 615
Publication Date: 2008-10-30
Reading Level: 234
 
Description: Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia, 2008 Deluxe Lab-Coat Pocket Edition continues high-quality tradition of a convenient and organized pocket manual detailing typical drug dosing (both FDA approved and off-label uses), available trade and generic formulations, metabolism, Canadian drug names, relative pricing, information, and safety in pregnancy and lactation. The Deluxe takes it all a step further by including additional drugs and dosing indications, black-box warnings, notes of cytochrome P450 isozymes, Packed with this expanded information and more tables than the Classic, the Deluxe is still small enough to comfortably fit in our labcoat pocket. As with the Classic, all entries are meticulously peer-reviewed by drug information experts and clinicians of multiple specialties.

 

  Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

 
Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived under Science in The Books Store
Price: $13.95
Sale: $7.50
 
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Ralph Helfer
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.320929
Publication Date: 1998-10-01
Reading Level: 352
 
Description: Modoc is the joint biography of a man and an elephant born in a small German circus town on the same day in 1896. Bram was the son of an elephant trainer, Modoc the daughter of his prize performer. The boy and animal grew up devoted to each other. When the Wunderzircus was sold to an American, with no provision to take along the human staff, Bram stowed away on the ship to prevent being separated from his beloved Modoc. A shipwreck off the Indian coast and a sojourn with a maharajah were only the beginning of the pair's incredible adventures. They battled bandits, armed revolutionaries, cruel animal trainers, and greedy circus owners in their quest to stay together. They triumphed against the odds and thrilled American circus audiences with Modoc's dazzling solo performances, only to be torn apart with brutal suddenness, seemingly never to meet again. Hollywood animal trainer Ralph Helfer rescued Modoc from ill-treatment and learned her astonishing story when Bram rediscovered her at Helfer's company. His emotional retelling of this true-life adventure epic will make pulses race and bring tears to readers' eyes. --Wendy Smith

 

  The Field Updated Ed: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe

 
The Field Updated Ed: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe under Science in The Books Store
Price: $13.95
Sale: $7.57
 
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Lynne Mctaggart
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Edition: Updated
Dewey Decimal Number: 001
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Reading Level: 304
 
Description:

Science has recently begun to prove what ancient myth and religion have always espoused: There may be such a thing as a life force.

In this groundbreaking classic, investigative journalist Lynne McTaggart reveals a radical new paradigm—that the human mind and body are not separate from their environment but a packet of pulsating power constantly interacting with this vast energy sea, and that consciousness may be central in shaping our world.

The Field is a highly readable scientific detective story presenting a stunning picture of an interconnected universe and a new scientific theory that makes sense of supernatural phenomena. Documented by distinguished sources, The Field is a book of hope and inspiration for today's world.


 

  Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently

 
Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently under Science in The Books Store
Price: $29.95
Sale: $18.78
 
Manufacturer: Harvard Business School Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Gregory Berns
Publisher: Harvard Business School Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.8
Publication Date: 2008-09-29
Reading Level: 224
 
Description: No organization can survive without iconoclasts -- innovators who single-handedly upturn conventional wisdom and manage to achieve what so many others deem impossible.

Though indispensable, true iconoclasts are few and far between. In Iconoclast, neuroscientist Gregory Berns explains why. He explores the constraints the human brain places on innovative thinking, including fear of failure, the urge to conform, and the tendency to interpret sensory information in familiar ways.

Through vivid accounts of successful innovators ranging from glass artist Dale Chihuly to physicist Richard Feynman to country/rock trio the Dixie Chicks, Berns reveals the inner workings of the iconoclast's mind with remarkable clarity. Each engaging chapter goes on to describe practical actions we can each take to understand and unleash our own potential to think differently -- such as seeking out new environments, novel experiences, and first-time acquaintances.

Packed with engaging stories, science-based insights, potent practices, and examples from a startling array of disciplines, this engaging book will help you understand how iconoclasts think and equip you to begin thinking more like an iconoclast yourself.

 

  National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition

 
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition under Science in The Books Store
Price: $24.00
Sale: $13.29
 
Brand: Random House
Manufacturer: National Geographic
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Jon L. Dunn::Jonathan Alderfer
Publisher: National Geographic
Edition: 5
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.097
Publication Date: 2006-11-07
Reading Level: 504
 
Description: Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million—and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library. This is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide—comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use.

Among the the new edition's key elements and practical improvements: Every North American species—more than 960, including a new section on accidental birds—classified according to the latest official American Ornithologists' Union checklist 4,000 full-color illustrations by the foremost bird artists at work todayand newly updated range maps that draw on the latest data New durable cover for added protection against adverse weather, plus informative quick-reference flaps that double as placemarkers New reader-friendly features like thumbtabs that make locating key sections faster and easier, and a quick-find index to direct users straight to the information they need.

 

  The Weather of the Pacific Northwest

 
The Weather of the Pacific Northwest under Science in The Books Store
Price: $29.95
Sale: $19.77
 
Manufacturer: University of Washington Press
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Cliff Mass
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Edition: 1st
Dewey Decimal Number: 551.69795
Publication Date: 2008-10-20
Reading Level: 281
 
Description: The Pacific Northwest experiences the most varied and fascinating weather in the United States, including world-record winter snows, the strongest non-tropical storms in the nation, and shifts from desert to rain forest in a matter of miles. Local weather features dominate the meteorological landscape, from the Puget Sound convergence zone and wind surges along the Washington Coast, to gap winds through the Columbia Gorge and the "Banana Belt" of southern Oregon. This book is the first comprehensive and authoritative guide to Northwest weather that is directed to the general reader; helpful to boaters, hikers, and skiers; and valuable to an expert meteorologist.

In The Weather of the Pacific Northwest, University of Washington atmospheric scientist and popular radio commentator Cliff Mass unravels the intricacies of Northwest weather, from the mundane to the mystifying. By examining our legendary floods, snowstorms, and windstorms, and a wide variety of local weather features, Mass answers such interesting questions as:

Why does the Northwest have localized rain shadows?

What is the origin of the hurricane force winds that often buffet the region?

Why does the Northwest have so few thunderstorms?

What is the origin of the Pineapple Express?

Why do ferryboats sometimes seem to float above the water's surface?

Why is it so hard to predict Northwest weather?

Mass brings together eyewitness accounts, historical records, and meteorological science to explain Pacific Northwest weather. He also considers possible local effects due to global warming. The final chapters guide readers in interpreting the Northwest sky and in securing weather information on their own.


 

  A Briefer History of Time

 
A Briefer History of Time under Science in The Books Store
Price: $18.00
Sale: $10.13
 
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Stephen Hawking::Leonard Mlodinow
Publisher: Bantam
Dewey Decimal Number: 523.1
Publication Date: 2008-05-13
Reading Level: 176
 
Description: From One of the Most Brilliant Minds of Our Time
Comes a Book that Clarifies His Most Important Ideas

Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller, A Brief History of Time, remains one of the landmark volumes in scientific writing of our time. But for years readers have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts—the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe.

Professor Hawking’s response is this new work that will guide nonscientists everywhere in the ongoing search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space.…

Although “briefer,” this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking’s earlier work. A Briefer History of Time both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field—from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.


 

  The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome

 
The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome under Science in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $15.65
 
Manufacturer: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Paperback
Author: Tony Attwood
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.858832
Publication Date: 2008-05-15
Reading Level: 397
 
Description: The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). It brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

Drawing on case studies and personal accounts from Attwood's extensive clinical experience, and from his correspondence with individuals with AS, this book is both authoritative and extremely accessible. Chapters examine: causes and indications of the syndrome; the diagnosis and its effect on the individual; theory of mind; the perception of emotions in self and others; social interaction, including friendships; long-term relationships; teasing, bullying and mental health issues; the effect of AS on language and cognitive abilities, sensory sensitivity, movement and co-ordination skills; and career development.

There is also an invaluable frequently asked questions chapter and a section listing useful resources for anyone wishing to find further information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools.

Essential reading for families and individuals affected by AS as well as teachers, professionals and employers coming in contact with people with AS, this book should be on the bookshelf of anyone who needs to know or is interested in this complex condition.

 

  The Beck Diet Solution: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person

 
The Beck Diet Solution: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person under Science in The Books Store
Price: $24.95
Sale: $8.21
 
Manufacturer: Oxmoor House
Number of Items: 1
 
 
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Judith S. Beck
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
Publication Date: 2007-03-20
Reading Level: 288
 
Description: The Beck Diet Solution is the Missing Ingredient in Weight Loss

  • Lose weight with confidence and keep it off for a lifetime!

  • Battle your sabotaging habits!

  • Resist tempting food - even if it's right in front of you!

  • Confidently say, "No, thank you" to food pushers!

  • Put an end to emotional eating!

  • Confidently say, "No, thank you" to food pushers!

  • Conquer every excuse you've ever used to overeat, binge, or backslide!

    Any sensible diet will help you lose weight, but the challenge for 90% of Americans is actually staying on the diet they choose. Enter Dr. Judith Beck and The Beck Diet Solution. Dr. Beck, one of the foremost authorities in the field of Cognitive Therapy, has created a six-week plan that will help people stick with their diet, lose weight with confidence, and keep weight off for a lifetime. This program is not only based on the author's personal success and on her success with her many clients, but also on published research. It all starts with how you think. With other programs, you think about nothing but food: counting, weighing, and worst of all, food you can't have. This way of thinking inevitably contributes to diet failure. The Beck Diet Solution is the only program that helps dieters use Cognitive Therapy methods--scientifically proven over 20 years--to forever change those treacherous thought patterns that lead to overeating, cheating, excuses, and other dieting downfalls.

    Features

    This breakthrough six-week plan assures success by helping you assess the advantages of weight loss, pick a sensible diet and exercise program, set a goal, line up support, and prepare your environment--all this before starting any diet. This unique approach is key to preventing the downfalls that so often lead to failure.

    A new task is presented each day to build psychological skills to deal with the challenges of hunger and craving, overeating, alcohol, eating out, special occasions, vacations, stress, and much more. Healthy habits are established with to-do lists, reasons and ways to do the tasks, and how to deal with negative thoughts. One day a week is designated to "Take a Breather."

    Easy-to-use, flexible, and proven tools are found throughout the program, including daily goals; weekly planner pages; and motivational coping cards for handling time/energy hurdles, eating out, and other high-risk situations.


     

      Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage

     
    Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage under Science in The Books Store
    Price: $14.95
    Sale: $4.19
     
    Manufacturer: Basic Books
    Number of Items: 1
     
     
    Binding: Paperback
    Author: Alfred Lansing
    Publisher: Basic Books
    Edition: 2nd
    Dewey Decimal Number: 919.8904
    Publication Date: 1999-03-18
    Reading Level: 288
     
    Description: The astonishing saga of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's survival for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas, as "Time" magazine put it, "defined heroism". Alfred Lansing's scrupulously researched and brilliantly narrated book--with over 200,000 copies sold--has long been acknowledged as the definitive account of the "Endurance's" fateful trip. of photos and maps. Nationwide traveling museum exhibition.

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